Kia Sorento 2006 vs Kia Sorento 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 195 HP | |
| Torque: | 307 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Kia Sorento 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sorento 2006 engine produces 46 HP more power than Kia Sorento 2002, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Kia Sorento 2002. Thanks to more power Kia Sorento 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Sonata | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Terracan, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento 2002 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sorento 2002 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sorento 2006 is 2 cm longer than the Kia Sorento 2002, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 890 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1900 litres | |
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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 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento 2006 is 0.8 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`400 | 2`560 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2600 | |
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