2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Jaguar S-Type
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Jaguar S-Type were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (235 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 289 kg more than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. (293 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jaguar S-Type.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Jaguar S-Type | |
| Make | Kia | Jaguar |
| Model | Sorento | S-Type |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1673 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
