2008 Audi A6 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Audi A6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 3300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 142 kg more than 2008 Audi A6. 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, 2008 Audi A6 (380 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A6 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | A6 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2698 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.3 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 | 1875 kg | 2017 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
