2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avalon 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 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 752 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
