2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7
To start off, 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 is newer by 3 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 19 more horse power than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (173 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7. (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2009 Luxgen Luxgen7 | |
| Make | Kia | Luxgen |
| Model | Sorento | Luxgen7 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4845 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1876 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1768 mm |
