2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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, 2003 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Sorento weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Kia Sorento (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Kia Sorento | 2006 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sorento | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
