2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Impreza (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 352 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
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 (351 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
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2008 Kia Sorento | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 351 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |