2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 808 kg more than 2008 Ford Explorer. 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 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Explorer | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 80 L |