2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2005 Volkswagen Passat are equipped with a 2,496 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Passat.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (351 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1510 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
