2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Renault Kangoo 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 56 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 594 kg more than 2008 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Kangoo. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Kangoo has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Kangoo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Sorento | Kangoo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |