2005 Fiat Doblo vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Doblo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Doblo. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Doblo | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Doblo | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
