Kia Sorento 2002 vs Kia Sorento 2006

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Kia Sorento
2002 - 2006
Kia Sorento
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Sorento 2002 is available only with 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 2006 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs.
Engines: 2.4 - 3.52.5 - 3.8

Performance

Power: 139 - 195 HP170 - 262 HP
Torque: 196 - 320 NM307 - 392 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 - 15.5 seconds9.2 - 12.3 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.7 - 11.97.9 - 12.4
Kia Sorento 2002 petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Kia Sorento 2006. On average, Kia Sorento 2002 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento 2006.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.59 m
Width: 1.86 m1.88 m
Height: 1.72 m1.74 m
Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento 2002 is 2 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento 2006, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sorento 2002 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 890 litres486 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1900 litres1751 litres
Kia Sorento 2002 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sorento 2002 has 404 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sorento 2006. The Kia Sorento 2006 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento 2002 (by 149 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2002 is 1.6 metres less than that of the Kia Sorento 2006, which means Kia Sorento 2002 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`559~ 2`472
Safety:
Quality:
below average

low
Average price (€): 28003800
Pros and Cons: Kia Sorento has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Kia Sorento has
  • also available in 2WD
  • higher safety
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