2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport. (283 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Trans Sport | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 3340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |