2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot is newer by 3 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 45 kg more than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Pilot | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 343 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |