2006 Audi S4 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Audi S4 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 4,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 353 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
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, 2006 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S4 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
