2008 SsangYong Korando vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Korando (141 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 216 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
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, 2010 Kia Sorento (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 SsangYong Korando | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | SsangYong | Kia |
| Model | Korando | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 213 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2860 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
