2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki XL7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki XL7 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 77 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sorento | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
