2011 GMC Terrain vs. 2011 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2011 GMC Terrain and 2011 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2011 GMC Terrain and 2011 Kia Sorento are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Terrain (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Terrain should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Terrain weights approximately 41 kg more than 2011 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 GMC Terrain (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Terrain will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento. 2011 GMC Terrain has automatic transmission and 2011 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2011 Kia Sorento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 GMC Terrain will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 GMC Terrain | 2011 Kia Sorento | |
Make | GMC | Kia |
Model | Terrain | Sorento |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1707 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4707 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1684 mm | 1709 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |