Kia Sorento 2006 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 421 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento 2009 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sorento 2006 engine produces 27 HP less power than Kia Sorento 2009, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Kia Sorento 2009. Due to the lower power, Kia Sorento 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sorento 2009 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento 2006 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento 2006 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
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: | 24 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2009 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2009 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
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Kia Sorento 2006 is smaller, but slightly 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 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 486 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.88 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2006 is 0.12 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`510 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7000 | |
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