2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 1 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Buick Enclave weights approximately 661 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Buick Enclave. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Buick Enclave (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Buick Enclave will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | Enclave | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
