2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Audi A4.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4. 2005 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2005 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2005 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A4 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
