2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 161 kg more than 2006 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Siena | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Siena | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 14.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 80 L |
