2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 533 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (242 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Sprinter | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 65 L |
