2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 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 18 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 652 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, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sorento | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |