2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Scion xA
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Scion xA 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 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 800 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Scion xA | |
| Make | Kia | Scion |
| Model | Sorento | xA |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
