2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Seat Exeo
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Exeo.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Exeo. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Exeo. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Exeo has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Exeo 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 Seat Exeo | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sorento | Exeo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4661 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1772 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2642 mm |