2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2009 Toyota RAV4 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 3,545 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 623 kg more than 2009 Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (295 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3545 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 295 Nm | 334 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1953 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |