2009 Hyundai Accent vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Accent. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 946 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 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 Hyundai Accent. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent.
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2009 Hyundai Accent | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Accent | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |