2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sorento and 2007 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 36 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 652 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (186 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza. 2007 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Kia Sorento | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Impreza |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |