2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Ford Escape
To start off, 2012 Ford Escape 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Escape.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Escape. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2012 Ford Escape 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 | 2012 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sorento | Escape |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3340 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 66 L |
