2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2009 Dodge Nitro were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (175 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 205 kg more than 2009 Dodge Nitro.
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 Dodge Nitro (460 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Kia | Dodge |
Model | Sorento | Nitro |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |