2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,161 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (281 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Envoy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 GMC Envoy (277 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Envoy | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 68 L |
