2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento and 2010 Saturn Vue 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Saturn Vue. (167 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Saturn Vue. 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 Kia Sorento (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Sorento | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
Make | Kia | Saturn |
Model | Sorento | Vue |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3777 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 167 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |