2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 82 kg more than 2003 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda 6. (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
