2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Toyota Sequoia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (426 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 426 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |