1999 Audi TT vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi TT would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi TT (178 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 535 kg more than 1999 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi TT. (235 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Audi TT | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | TT | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.3 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |