2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Chrysler 200
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 200 is newer by 4 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, 2012 Chrysler 200 (280 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chrysler 200 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chrysler 200 weights approximately 529 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.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chrysler 200. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 200. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Chrysler 200 | |
| Make | Kia | Chrysler |
| Model | Sorento | 200 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 262 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4948 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2766 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
