2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2006 Saab 03-Sep 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, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (207 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Saab 03-Sep.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Saab 03-Sep (300 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Kia | Saab |
| Model | Sorento | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
