2009 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Jeep Liberty is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 477 kg more than 2009 Jeep Liberty.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Liberty | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1393 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 80 L |