2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2012 Opel Antara
To start off, 2012 Opel Antara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Opel Antara (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 89 kg more than 2012 Opel Antara.
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, 2012 Opel Antara (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2012 Opel Antara | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sorento | Antara |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1944 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |