2008 Cadillac SRX vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Cadillac SRX 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 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 392 kg more than 2008 Cadillac SRX.
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, 2008 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac SRX | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | SRX | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3562 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |