2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sorento. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 575 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sorento | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2561 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 16.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |