2007 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2007 Audi A4 and 2007 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A4 (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 203 kg more than 2007 Audi A4.
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, 2007 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A4. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Audi A4 | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | A4 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2087 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |