2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Mazda 6
To start off, 2004 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda 6 (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 427 kg more than 2004 Mazda 6.
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, 2004 Mazda 6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Kia Sportage | 2004 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sportage | 6 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |