2008 Honda Element vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Honda Element 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 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Element | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |