2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Mazda 5
To start off, 2010 Mazda 5 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 109 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 5. (153 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 5 weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 5. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 5. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2010 Mazda 5 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sorento | 5 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |