2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Audi A6
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A6 (178 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Audi A6.
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 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sorento | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.5 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 | 2090 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
