2009 Ford Edge vs. 2004 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sorento weights approximately 904 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2004 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Edge | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
