2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Volkswagen Routan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Routan 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Routan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (283 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Routan should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Routan weights approximately 535 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, 2011 Volkswagen Routan (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Routan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2011 Volkswagen Routan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Routan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2084 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
