2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 748 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 2008 Toyota Corolla. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Kia Sorento 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Kia Toyota
Model Sorento Corolla
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3491 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 5600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93.1 mm 79 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85.8 mm 91.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2178 kg 1430 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4370 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1710 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 60 L