2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager vs. 2003 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (175 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 175 kg more than 2003 Kia Sorento.
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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager | 2003 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Grand Voyager | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
