2008 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Wrangler and 2008 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Wrangler (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Wrangler | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Wrangler | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 75 L |
