2009 Audi R8 vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 975 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi R8 (430 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Audi R8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | R8 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
