2006 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 809 kg more than 2006 Audi S4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (354 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi S4 | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S4 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
