2006 Audi TT vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi TT (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sorento weights approximately 464 kg more than 2006 Audi TT.
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, 2010 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi TT. (281 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi TT | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | TT | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
