2006 Honda Element vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 98 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Element. 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 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Element | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2088 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |