2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Renault Clio

To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 920 kg more than 2005 Renault Clio. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Kia Sorento 2005 Renault Clio
Make Kia Renault
Model Sorento Clio
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 1149 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4250 RPM
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1080 kg
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 55 L


 

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