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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (262 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Audi A6. (248 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A6 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A6.

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 3778 cc 2671 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 5 valves
Horse Power 262 HP 248 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 70 L