2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Venza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
