2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2010 Nissan Rogue 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 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 22 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Rogue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 382 kg more than 2010 Nissan Rogue. 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Nissan Rogue | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Rogue |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4646 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1659 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
