2005 Jaguar XKR 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 Jaguar XKR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Jaguar XKR would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XKR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XKR (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jaguar XKR (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XKR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar XKR | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | XKR | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
