2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Audi A3
To start off, 2010 Audi A3 is newer by 2 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 102 more horse power than 2010 Audi A3. (140 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Audi A3.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 Audi A3 has manual transmission. 2010 Audi A3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Audi A3 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | A3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1422 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
