2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2010 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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 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 73 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 SsangYong Musso 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, 2010 SsangYong Musso 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Musso. (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Musso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2010 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sorento | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2001 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
