2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sedona and 2009 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 317 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 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sedona. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sedona | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sedona | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |