2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 294 kg more than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sorento | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 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 | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |
