2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 748 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda HR-V | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | HR-V | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 2065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |