2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Lexus LS

To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Lexus LS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus LS (279 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus LS weights approximately 555 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. 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 Lexus LS. 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 Lexus LS (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Sorento 2008 Lexus LS
Make Kia Lexus
Model Sorento LS
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 279 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 417 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1840 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2930 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 16.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 84 L


 

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