2010 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac STS and 2010 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 188 kg more than 2010 Cadillac STS.
Because 2010 Cadillac STS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Cadillac STS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac STS | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | STS | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 368 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1802 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4996 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1463 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2957 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
