2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 242 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento.
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, 2007 Subaru Legacy (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sorento | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Legacy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |