2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Kia Sorento is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (276 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 757 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Touareg | Sorento |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4921 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 308 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2524 kg | 1767 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1735 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |