2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Antara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Antara would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 144 kg more than 2007 Opel Antara.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Antara. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Antara has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Antara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sorento | Antara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
