2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2009 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 118 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Legacy. (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |