2010 Dodge Journey vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Journey 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Journey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 143 kg more than 2010 Dodge Journey. 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 Dodge Journey. 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 Dodge Journey (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Journey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Journey | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Journey | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1843 kg | 1986 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4887 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
