2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 8 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 241 HP |
Torque | 302 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 97 L |