2006 Kia Cerato 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 Kia Cerato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Cerato would be higher. At 3,340 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (242 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Cerato | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
