2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman is newer by 7 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 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 715 kg more than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman. (260 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Mini Cooper Clubman | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Sorento | Cooper Clubman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2548 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
