2009 BMW 118 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 BMW 118 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 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | BMW | Kia |
Model | 118 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 80 L |