2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Skoda Octavia 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 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 761 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 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 Skoda Octavia. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Kia | Skoda |
| Model | Sorento | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
