2009 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens 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 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Carens | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
