2007 Jeep Commander vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Commander and 2007 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Commander. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Commander weights approximately 268 kg more than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Because 2007 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Commander 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, 2007 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Jeep Commander | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Commander | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |