2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sorento and 2006 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 57 more horse power than 2006 Kia Magentis. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Magentis.
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 (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Magentis. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2006 Kia Magentis | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sorento | Magentis |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
