2009 Dodge Caliber vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Caliber 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 Dodge Caliber (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Caliber. 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 Dodge Caliber (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Caliber will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Caliber | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Caliber | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 359 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |