2007 Dodge Durango vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sorento (272 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Durango. (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Durango weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Durango (407 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Durango | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Durango | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1789 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1745 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 68 L |