2009 Kia Cerato vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Kia Cerato 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 (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cerato. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 32 kg more than 2009 Kia Cerato. 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 Kia Cerato. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cerato. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Cerato | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Cerato | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1253 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
