2008 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2008 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Sebring 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.

Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler Sebring. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler Sebring.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Chrysler Sebring 2008 Kia Sorento
Make Chrysler Kia
Model Sebring Sorento
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2360 cc 3340 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 309 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4500 RPM
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption 8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 80 L


 

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