2006 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 8,127 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (325 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 967 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Avalanche (606 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Avalanche | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8127 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 606 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2984 kg | 2017 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |
