2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 722 kg more than 2008 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Cee'd. 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 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 53 L |
