2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1201 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Sorento 2013 Toyota Tundra
Make Kia Toyota
Model Sorento Tundra
Year Released 2008 2013
Body Type SUV Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3778 cc 5700 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 376 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 544 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 2486 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 5810 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3700 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.2 L/100km 12.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 15.7 L/100km 16.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 100 L


 

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