2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2003 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Kia Sorento. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
