2007 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Kia Sorento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sorento. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 289 kg more than 2007 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sorento. (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sorento | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sorento | Touareg |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 301 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2027 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |