2010 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2012 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 120 kg more than 2012 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2012 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sedona | 2012 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Kia | Jeep |
| Model | Sedona | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4811 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1798 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 85 L |
