Kia Sorento 2006 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 276 HP | |
| Torque: | 307 NM | 336 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sorento 2006 engine produces 35 HP less power than Kia Sorento 2009, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Kia Sorento 2009. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 7 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | 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: | 1.72 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 | 2053 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento 2009 (by 302 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2006 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento 2009. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`400 | no data | |
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| Quality: | low  | low  | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 6600 | |
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