2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma 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 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Croma. 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Croma | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
