2012 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2012 Ford Focus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Focus (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 719 kg more than 2012 Ford Focus.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Ford Focus | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4450 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 2056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4359 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1824 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
