Kia Sorento 2006 vs Kia Sorento 2002

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Kia Sorento
2006 - 2009
Kia Sorento
2002 - 2006
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Sorento 2006 is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Kia Sorento 2002 can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Kia Sorento 2006 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.5 - 3.82.4 - 3.5

Performance

Power: 170 - 262 HP139 - 195 HP
Torque: 307 - 392 NM196 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 - 12.3 seconds10.2 - 15.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 - 12.47.7 - 11.9
Kia Sorento 2006 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento 2002. On average, Kia Sorento 2006 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento 2002.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.57 m
Width: 1.88 m1.86 m
Height: 1.74 m1.72 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento 2006 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Sorento 2002, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento 2006 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 486 litres890 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1751 litres1900 litres
Kia Sorento 2002 has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, Kia Sorento 2006 has 404 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sorento 2002. This could mean that the Kia Sorento 2006 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 2002 (by 149 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2006 is 1.6 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento 2002, which means Kia Sorento 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`472~ 2`559
Safety:
Quality:
low

below average
Average price (€): 38002600
Pros and Cons: Kia Sorento has
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher safety
Kia Sorento has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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