Guys help me choose between the new kia sedona and the hyundai santa fe

**Mamar** · May 2nd, 2008 01:12 AM

Guys we just sold our kia sedona! ita has been with us for around 4yrs or so and it ran about 130k kms without any pain in the butt or in the pocket! my dad just sold it recently and now were planning to buy a new car! It has came down to just to choices, the new kia sedona long wheel base and tha santa fe!

which do you think is much better? what im lookin for is power, ride comfort and defenitly safety! oh yeah looks is a big factor for me, coz all of our cars never stay stock,so which ever is better or which ever we choose, iseset-up prin yun! you know the routin guys! bodykits, sounds and blings!

so here are the specs on paper!
kia sedona long wheel base
P 1,570,000
Engine 2.9 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp * rpm) 160 * 3700
Maximum Torque (Nm * rpm) 352 * 2000
Curb Weight (kg) 2097
http://www.motioncars.com/carchart/h...a_carnival.htm

Hyundai santa fe 2.2 diesel 4x2
Price P 1,528,000
Engine 2.2 DOHC 16V I4
Maximum Output (bhp * rpm) 150 * 4000
Maximum Torque (Nm * rpm) 335 * 1800-2000
Curb Weight (kg) 1819
http://www.motioncars.com/carchart/h...ai_santafe.htm

Here the daily route that it will hve to dish out
From cainta to intramuros and back around 11am-7pm! misan pahinga lang ng car is mga 1 or 2hrs

and the weekly route
from cainta to bicol and back, balikan lagi yun tapos todo birit pa byahe lagi!

So which do you think is better than the two given the route it will have to take! i know the kia sedona can take it, how about the santa fe??
Tnx guys i will base our choice according to you guys!
TIA

**Mamar** · May 2nd, 2008 07:39 PM

guys?? need ur help on this one!

**Jun aka Pekto** · May 2nd, 2008 07:54 PM

Double Double. Post Post. Sorry Sorry.

**Jun aka Pekto** · May 2nd, 2008 08:07 PM

In the Philippines, I'd take the Santa Fe. It's better built to take on bad roads and streets.

But here in the US with nice roads, I'd take the van. The Kia Sedona with the 244hp 3.8L V6 is actually quicker than the Santa Fe with the 242hp 3.3L V6.

One embarrassed me while I was driving the Contour. He He. And that was a mommy driver behind the wheel of the Sedona.

Add: I find a minivan much more practical than an SUV both in comfort and as a people-mover. If the routes to be traveled are all guaranteed to be in good condition, I'd go for the Sedona.

**Starex_Gold** · May 2nd, 2008 08:11 PM

Kung ganun naman kalayo ang mga biyahe at palaging binabyahe, mag Kia Carnival nalang ulit kayo.

**mikey177** · May 4th, 2008 10:57 AM

I have no experience with the Santa Fe, but between our 2002 Sedona and 2006 Starex, I prefer taking the Sedona if I'm going on a long trip. It feels more stable on the road and easier to drive on those long stretches of highway.

Our Sedona also survived with flying colors the rehabiliation of the NLEX when we were traveling to Tarlac every weekend a few years ago.

Of course, if the road conditions going to Bicol are exceptionally bad (even by RP standards), then the Sta. Fe might be a more versatile choice.

Aren't you going to consider the 4x4 Sta. Fe?

**[archie]** · May 4th, 2008 11:06 AM

between the 2, ill take the santa fe...

**niky** · May 4th, 2008 02:17 PM

I've driven both... the Sedona's ride is a bit stiffer, while the Santa Fe is more supple. This is because the Sedona is built to take more passengers and cargo, and uses stiffer springs. Both have relatively good shock absorbers for Korean cars, so the ride isn't bouncy in either.

The Carnival has a ton more grunt due to the bigger engine. The Santa Fe should drink less gas in traffic. The Carnival is much more practical, but it's bigger and not as easy to maneuver in traffic, though both cars are pretty wide on the road. The Santa Fe has a touch more elegance and luxury, but the Carnival trumps it greatly in terms of space.

Unless you really need all seven seats, I'd take the Santa Fe. Cheaper on diesel, more upscale and classy looking. If you're looking for a minivan like your old Sedona... the new Carnival isn't it. It's a much bigger van. It's a great van, yeah, and it's easy to drive, but it might just be a bit too big for your needs.

**basti08** · May 4th, 2008 02:43 PM

ise-set up pala eh... eh di Santa Fe na. Di ko trip sumakay sa set-up na van hehehe

audio and bling bling parang mas bagay sa Santa Fe.

**Mamar** · May 4th, 2008 05:19 PM

Sir nicky alin po ba sa dalawa ang mas malakas hatak? santa fe po ba? kasi magaan sya kesa carnival ng mga 300kg eh 10hp lang naman difference nila!tnx