2007 Ford Edge vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Ford Edge (340 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Edge | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Edge | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
