2010 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Ford F-150

To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2010 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Ford F-150 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 2012 Ford F-150. 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, 2012 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Sedona 2012 Ford F-150
Make Kia Ford
Model Sedona F-150
Year Released 2010 2012
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 6200 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 411 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 588 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 2620 kg
Vehicle Length 5131 mm 5890 mm
Vehicle Width 1984 mm 2012 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1900 mm
Wheelbase Size 3020 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 136 L


 

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