2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 614 kg more than 2008 Mazda Premacy. 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 Mazda Premacy. 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | Premacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |