2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (136 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. 2010 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2011 Chevrolet Cruze has manual transmission. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze 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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2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Cruze | Sorento |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |