2010 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 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 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 111 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i40. (133 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 446 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i40. 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i40. (164 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i40. 2010 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai i40 has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai i40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Sedona | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Sedona | i40 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1534 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4811 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1815 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |