2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Odyssey (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 159 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2008 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Odyssey | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Odyssey | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |