2005 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai XG 350 and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai XG 350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 (194 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai XG 350 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 344 kg more than 2005 Hyundai XG 350.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai XG 350. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai XG 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai XG 350 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | XG 350 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
