2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sorento and 2006 Mini Cooper 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 Mini Cooper (207 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 785 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sorento | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Sorento | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6950 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |