2011 Kia Sorento vs. 2011 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sorento and 2011 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sorento (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sorento weights approximately 342 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Caddy. 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 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sorento | 2011 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
