2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Audi A4
To start off, 2007 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 725 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Audi A4 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2007 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | A4 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
