2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 529 kg more than 2003 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Toyota Avensis. 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |