2002 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen CC is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen CC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen CC (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 242 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen CC.
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 Volkswagen CC (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen CC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Kia Sorento | 2012 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | CC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1748 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2708 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
