2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Peugeot 308
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Peugeot 308 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 308. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 308.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 308. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Peugeot 308 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sorento | 308 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
