2010 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Traverse and 2010 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Traverse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Traverse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Traverse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Traverse | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2173 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5207 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1991 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1849 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 60 L |
