2000 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Ford Focus. (143 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 470 kg more than 2000 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (242 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Focus. (203 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Focus. 2006 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Focus | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
