2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 505 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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 (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 67 L |
