2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (227 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Subaru Impreza (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |