2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda Tribute (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 346 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | Tribute |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |