2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento 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 42 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (150 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta. (231 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
