2006 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick LaCrosse (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 247 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 Buick LaCrosse (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Buick LaCrosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Buick | Kia |
| Model | LaCrosse | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 68 L |
