2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi vs. 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi and 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,777 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi weights approximately 147 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 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 3.8 Automatic (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi. 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi | 2010 Kia Sorento 3.8 Automatic | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
