2007 Honda Element vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Element would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 665 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.

Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Element. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Element 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Honda Kia
Model Element Sorento
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Crossover SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2354 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 218 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L