2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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. Both 2008 Hyundai Veracruz and 2008 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 3,778 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. (349 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Veracruz | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
