2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Ford Edge
To start off, 2011 Ford Edge is newer by 6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Edge (285 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 13 kg more than 2011 Ford Edge.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ford Edge (343 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2011 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Edge |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4679 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1702 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2824 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
