2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
