2010 Kia Sedona vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 734 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sedona | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sedona | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4811 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
