2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. 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 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | Escalade | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6162 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 404 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 565 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 80 L |