Kia Sorento 2009 vs Kia Sorento 2006
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Kia Sorento 2009 is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento 2006 can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento 2009 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 | 2.5 - 3.8 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 276 HP | 170 - 262 HP | |
| Torque: | 225 - 436 NM | 307 - 392 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 - 11.6 seconds | 9.2 - 12.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 - 11.0 | 7.9 - 12.4 | |
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Kia Sorento 2009 petrol engines consumes on average 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento 2006. On average, Kia Sorento 2009 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento 2006. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.74 m | |
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Kia Sorento 2009 is larger, but slightly lower. 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 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 258 litres | 486 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2053 litres | 1751 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento 2009 has 228 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento 2006. This could mean that the Kia Sorento 2009 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento 2009 (by 302 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2009 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento 2006, which means Kia Sorento 2009 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`510 | ~ 2`472 | |
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| Kia Sorento 2006 scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 3800 | |
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