2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1567 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
