2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic vs. 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic and 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic 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 3.8 4x4 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic weights approximately 81 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic.
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 3.8 4x4 Automatic (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRI Automatic | 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 4x4 Automatic | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 8.5 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 | 1999 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
