2007 GMC Canyon vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 GMC Canyon. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 435 kg more than 2006 Kia Sorento.
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, 2006 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 GMC Canyon. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
2007 GMC Canyon | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | GMC | Kia |
Model | Canyon | Sorento |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |