2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (149 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 540 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1460 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
