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 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sorento weights approximately 749 kg more than 2007 Audi A6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 19 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. 2007 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2007 Audi A6 has manual transmission. 2007 Audi A6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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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 | 1968 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2027 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |