2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 926 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Etude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Etude has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Etude will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | Etude |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1064 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |