2005 Honda Jazz 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 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Honda Jazz. (77 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 952 kg more than 2005 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Jazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Jazz. (151 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Jazz | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1246 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 294 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |