2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 219 kg more than 2010 Jeep Liberty.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Jeep Liberty. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Kia | Jeep |
| Model | Sorento | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1808 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4493 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2695 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
