2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Honda Jazz 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1008 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. 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 Honda Jazz. 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 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Jazz | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1338 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
