2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 813 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Colorado | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
