2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 292 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sorento | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 246 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |