Kia Sorento 2009 vs Kia Sorento 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento 2009 engine produces 20 HP less power than Kia Sorento 2006, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Kia Sorento 2006. Despite less power, Kia Sorento 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Sorento 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento 2009 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento 2006, which means that by driving the Kia Sorento 2009 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sorento 2006 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sorento 2009 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
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Kia Sorento 2009 is larger. Kia Sorento 2009 is 10 cm longer than the Kia Sorento 2006, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sorento 2009 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 258 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1047 litres | 1751 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento 2006 (by 704 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2009 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento 2006. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`510 | 2`460 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sorento 2006 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 4000 | |
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