2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Seat Toledo
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Seat Toledo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Toledo (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 249 kg more than 2005 Seat Toledo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Toledo. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sorento | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1300 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
