2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2001 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Golf 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 88 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 630 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. 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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Golf. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2001 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
