2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Terracan 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 877 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Terracan. (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Sorento | Terracan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |