2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1084 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento 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 (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Sorento | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |
