2006 Kia Rio vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Kia Rio and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Kia Rio. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Kia Rio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Rio. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Rio. 2006 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Rio has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Rio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Rio | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Rio | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.5 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1144 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
