2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,498 cc, 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 661 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
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 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sorento | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sorento | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2065 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
