2012 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sedona and 2012 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento.
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, 2012 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento. 2012 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sedona | 2012 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1829 mm | 1709 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
