2008 Audi A3 vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Audi A3 and 2008 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2008 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A3 | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
