2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Suburban and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 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 Suburban (509 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Suburban | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5963 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2165 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 80 L |