2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 7 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (365 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 71 kg more than 2013 Dodge CHARGER.
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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (536 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sorento | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1929 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
