2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 5 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 219 kg more than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Galaxy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Galaxy (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2010 Ford Galaxy has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Galaxy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Sorento | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |