2008 Chevrolet Lacetti vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Lacetti.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chevrolet Lacetti 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model Lacetti Sorento
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 262 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 165 Nm 353 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1284 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.5 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L


 

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