2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 61 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Kia Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sedona. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sedona | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
