2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 346 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 Kia Carens. 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 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
