2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (164 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
