2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2013 Jeep Compass 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2013 Jeep Compass. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Jeep Compass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 476 kg more than 2013 Jeep Compass. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jeep Compass. (191 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jeep Compass.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2013 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Kia | Jeep |
| Model | Sorento | Compass |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4448 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
