2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 280 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Touran |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2307 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
