2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Stavic 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 7 kg more than 2007 Kia Sorento. 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, 2009 SsangYong Stavic (312 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sorento | 2009 SsangYong Stavic | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Stavic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2034 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
