2002 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda CR-V (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 610 kg more than 2002 Honda CR-V.
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, 2005 Kia Sorento (314 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda CR-V | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
