2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 193 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 Kia Sorento (353 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sorento | CR-V |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 218 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |