2008 Jeep Commander vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Jeep Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Commander would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 426 kg more than 2012 Kia Sedona.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Commander | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2270 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3020 mm |
