2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Citi 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 437 kg more than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Citi. (124 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2009 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Citi |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |
