2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Volkswagen Bora 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. 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 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Bora. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Volkswagen Bora | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Bora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |