2003 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 78 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2003 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (85 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2003 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Kia Sorento | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Polo |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |