2008 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Ford Escape. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 341 kg more than 2008 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Escape. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Escape | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Escape | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
