2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Commander (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 485 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Commander | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
