2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor 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 3,828 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento.
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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sorento | 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sorento | Endeavor |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3828 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 81 L |