2006 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Expedition weights approximately 430 kg more than 2010 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (360 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Expedition | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 80 L |