2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (212 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 5 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.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Focus (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1987 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |