2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 665 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Sorento | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
