2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 2 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (400 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Cherokee | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2776 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1949 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
