2005 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 411 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.

Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Accord 2009 Kia Sorento
Make Honda Kia
Model Accord Sorento
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2204 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 347 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 195 km/hour 170 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.1 seconds 14.6 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1645 kg 2056 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4570 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.8 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 60 L


 

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