2002 Audi S3 vs. 2002 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2002 Audi S3 and 2002 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sorento weights approximately 567 kg more than 2002 Audi S3.
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, 2002 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi S3. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi S3. 2002 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2002 Audi S3 has manual transmission. 2002 Audi S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S3 | 2002 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1423 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
