2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2012 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 56 kg more than 2012 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2012 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2012 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 73 L |