2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 385 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.

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 (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Sportage 2009 Kia Sorento
Make Kia Kia
Model Sportage Sorento
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 172 HP 265 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 246 Nm 360 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 8.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1870 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 80 L


 

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