2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Seat Alhambra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Alhambra 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 152 more horse power than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Alhambra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
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 (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Seat Alhambra. (311 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Seat Alhambra. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2008 Seat Alhambra has manual transmission. 2008 Seat Alhambra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2008 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sorento | Alhambra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |