2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (109 HP @ 1750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 384 kg more than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Freelander. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2007 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sorento | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |