2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 713 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sorento (301 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (172 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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2007 Kia Sorento | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Golf |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 172 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |