2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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) has 84 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (178 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 298 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 Volkswagen Passat (371 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Passat |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 178 HP |
Torque | 353 Nm | 371 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1583 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |