2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Legacy (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 518 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
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 Kia Sorento (350 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (225 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1481 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |