2011 Ford S-Max vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2011 Ford S-Max 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford S-Max weights approximately 228 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Ford S-Max. 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, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2011 Ford S-Max | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | S-Max | Sorento |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1743 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |