2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2012 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 571 kg more than 2012 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 Volkswagen Phaeton (500 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sorento | 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sorento | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1744 kg | 2315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1903 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1709 mm | 1901 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3001 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
