2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 546 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sorento | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2926 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 2545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 104 L |