2012 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Saab 03-Sep

To start off, both 2012 Kia Sorento and 2012 Saab 03-Sep were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Saab 03-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sorento. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sorento weights approximately 144 kg more than 2012 Saab 03-Sep.

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, 2012 Saab 03-Sep (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sorento. (229 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sorento. 2012 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2012 Saab 03-Sep has manual transmission. 2012 Saab 03-Sep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Kia Sorento 2012 Saab 03-Sep
Make Kia Saab
Model Sorento 03-Sep
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type SUV Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 2000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 175 HP 220 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 229 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1744 kg 1600 kg
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 61 L


 

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