2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2010 Infiniti G37 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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Infiniti G37 (367 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Infiniti G37 | |
Make | Kia | Infiniti |
Model | Sorento | G37 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |