2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2009 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Rexton 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 9 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 15 kg more 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, 2009 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sorento | 2009 SsangYong Rexton | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sorento | Rexton |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |