2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 4 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sorento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | A8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
