2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Seat Altea
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 Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Seat Altea 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 1 more horse power than 2008 Seat Altea. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 145 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Seat Altea. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sorento | Altea |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |