2004 Honda Element 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 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Element 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 15 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (158 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 401 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (216 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Element | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Element | Sportage |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1599 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |