2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |
