2010 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sedona and 2010 Nissan Altima 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 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 406 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sedona | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sedona | Altima |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4811 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |
