2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. 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 28 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage 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, 2005 Kia Sportage 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
