2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2009 Mercury Sable is newer by 5 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Sable (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 38 kg more than 2009 Mercury Sable.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Sable (338 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Sable |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
