2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRi Automatic vs. 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRi Automatic and 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 139 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRi Automatic weights approximately 714 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic.
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, 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRi Automatic (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CDRi Automatic | 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi 4x4 Automatic | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1999 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
