2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (238 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 437 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (307 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sorento | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sorento | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 307 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |