2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Honda Odyssey 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 69 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Odyssey. 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 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Odyssey | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Odyssey | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
