2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 222 kg more than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sorento | Korando |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |