2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XF 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XF (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 101 kg more than 2013 Jaguar XF.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Jaguar XF (340 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2013 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Kia | Jaguar |
| Model | Sorento | XF |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4961 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2053 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2909 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
