2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2004 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 635 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Sorento | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Avensis |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |