2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Volkswagen Bora 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 79 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (113 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 631 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Bora. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Bora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |