2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac SRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac SRX would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Cadillac SRX.
Because 2005 Cadillac SRX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Cadillac SRX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2005 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | SRX | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |