2005 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Audi A6 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 4,179 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A6 (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 222 kg more than 2005 Audi A6.
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, 2005 Audi A6 (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Audi A6 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | A6 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4179 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2017 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |