2004 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 6 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, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 313 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sorento | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4427 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1687 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
