2009 Ford Expedition vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (242 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Expedition. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Expedition | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Expedition | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |