2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 446 kg more than 2007 Nissan Xterra.
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 Nissan Xterra (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sorento | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
