2010 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 323 kg more than 2012 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Touareg | Sedona |
Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |