2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. 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 183 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Kia | Fiat |
Model | Sorento | Panda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3340 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 30 L |