2007 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2007 Audi A6 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 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 287 kg more than 2007 Audi A6.
Because 2007 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento 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, 2007 Audi A6 (330 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi A6 | 2007 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
