2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 286 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 159 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |