2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Aygo would be higher. 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 651 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 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 2005 Toyota Aygo. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 35 L |
