2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Nissan Versa
To start off, 2009 Nissan Versa 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 69 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Versa. (123 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 541 kg more than 2009 Nissan Versa. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Nissan Versa | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Versa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
