2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron

To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 716 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.

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 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Kyron has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Sorento 2008 SsangYong Kyron
Make Kia SsangYong
Model Sorento Kyron
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 1997 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 0 HP
Torque 353 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 2001 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2750 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 75 L


 

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