2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (90 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 503 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (215 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |
