2008 Dodge Magnum vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Magnum 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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Magnum (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 460 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Magnum (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Magnum | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Magnum | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |