2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (391 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 576 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Range Rover (560 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 391 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 88 L |
