2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 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. Both 2005 Kia Sorento and 2009 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
