2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 629 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda 6. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (184 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |