2010 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sorento and 2010 SsangYong Stavic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 133 kg more than 2010 SsangYong Stavic.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 SsangYong Stavic. 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 SsangYong Stavic (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento. 2010 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Sorento | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sorento | Stavic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2056 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |