2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 and 2009 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sedona (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Hummer H3. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2009 Hummer H3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 909 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Because 2009 Hummer H3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hummer H3. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hummer H3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hummer H3 | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H3 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3653 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
