2007 Cadillac SRX vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Cadillac SRX is newer by 1 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 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 111 kg more than 2007 Cadillac SRX.
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 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Cadillac SRX | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | SRX | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |