2007 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (430 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (138 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 178 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
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 Audi A6 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2088 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
