2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 600 kg more than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Exeo. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Exeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Sorento | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1400 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2642 mm |
