2005 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Jeep Liberty and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (210 HP) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (143 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Jeep Liberty.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Liberty | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3686 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 184 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1867 kg | 2178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |