2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (218 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (407 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
