2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic vs. 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic and 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic and 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 are equipped with a 3,778 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic weights approximately 742 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4.
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 EX 4x4 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic. (302 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic. 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 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 EX 4x4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento 3.8 V6 Automatic | 2008 Kia Sorento EX 4x4 | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 262 HP |
| Torque | 302 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
