2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Megane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Megane would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Megane (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 569 kg more than 2007 Renault Megane.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Renault Megane. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Megane. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Megane. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Megane 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.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Sorento | Megane |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |