2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 514 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tucson. 2008 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2006 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2006 Hyundai Tucson will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tucson | Sorento |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |