2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |