2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sorento and 2004 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 783 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Golf. 2004 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Kia Sorento | 2004 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Golf |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |