2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
