2006 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Sierra (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Sierra | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Sierra | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5358 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 68 L |
