2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Patriot (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 528 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Patriot | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 270 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |
