2010 Toyota Avalon vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Avalon would be higher. Both 2010 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Kia Sedona are equipped with a 3,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Avalon. (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 365 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon. 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, both vehicles can yield 336 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Toyota Avalon | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | Avalon | Sedona |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5019 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1486 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2819 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |