2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1090 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |