2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (305 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 44 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Grand Cherokee (453 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Kia | Jeep |
Model | Sorento | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |