2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Infiniti EX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 308 kg more than 2009 Infiniti EX.
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, 2009 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti EX | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | EX | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
