2006 Kia Sorento vs. 2013 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2013 Suzuki Kizashi 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 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 12 more horse power than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 490 kg more than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sorento | 2013 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sorento | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 63 L |
