2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Hyundai Veloster
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Veloster is newer by 8 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 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Veloster (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Veloster should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 610 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Veloster. (264 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Veloster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Hyundai Veloster | |
| Make | Kia | Hyundai |
| Model | Sorento | Veloster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1805 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1399 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
