2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Kia Magentis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 Kia Magentis. 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 Magentis. 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Magentis. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
