2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Vel Satis (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. (330 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Vel Satis. 2008 Renault Vel Satis has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Vel Satis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Renault Vel Satis | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Sorento | Vel Satis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |