2010 Volkswagen Golf vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 827 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf. 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 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Volkswagen Golf | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Golf | Sorento |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1229 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4199 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |