2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda B3000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda B3000 would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2005 Mazda B3000. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda B3000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda B3000 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sorento (360 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda B3000. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2005 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1483 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
