2004 Dodge Stratus vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Stratus (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Stratus. (258 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Stratus | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Stratus | Sorento |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |