2009 Jeep Commander vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Jeep Commander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Commander (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (245 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Commander should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Commander weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Commander (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Commander | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Commander | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2355 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
