2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2008 Seat Exeo is newer by 4 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 44 more horse power than 2008 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Seat Exeo. 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2008 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sorento | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2642 mm |
