2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 530 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Wrangler | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3960 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 297 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.7 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |