2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Ibiza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Ibiza would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (178 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 751 kg more than 2000 Seat Ibiza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Ibiza. (235 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2000 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sorento | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
