Kia Sorento 2006 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 262 HP | 276 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 336 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento 2006 engine produces 14 HP less power than Kia Sorento 2009, but torque is 17 NM more than Kia Sorento 2009. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.4 | 11.0 | |
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The Kia Sorento 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sorento 2006 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento 2009, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento 2006 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 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: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Grandeur, Kia Mohave, Hyundai ix55, Kia Opirus | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
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Kia Sorento 2006 is smaller, but higher. Kia Sorento 2006 is 10 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento 2009, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sorento 2006 is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 441 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 441 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 2053 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento 2009 (by 302 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2006 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento 2009, which means Kia Sorento 2006 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`560 | no data | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8000 | |
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