2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 358 kg more than 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Range Rover Evoque |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1669 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4366 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1966 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2662 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
