2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mazda CX-9
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mazda CX-9 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Mazda CX-9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda CX-9 (270 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda CX-9 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Mazda CX-9.
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 Mazda CX-9 (370 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda CX-9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mazda CX-9 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | CX-9 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |