2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 3 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |
