2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 313 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sorento | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 99 L |
