2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Mazda 6. (159 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sorento | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 62 L |
