2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (241 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 547 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
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2006 Kia Sorento | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sorento | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |