2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic vs. 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic and 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic weights approximately 28 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic.
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, 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic. 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic | 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
