2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Dodge AVENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge AVENGER is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 448 kg more than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge AVENGER. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge AVENGER.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2013 Dodge AVENGER | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sorento | AVENGER |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4892 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2064 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2765 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
