2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris 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 61 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Yaris |
| 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 | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
