2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus 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 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 915 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |