2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 4 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 Jeep Cherokee (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Cherokee | Sorento |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2776 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2031 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |