2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 502 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Camry. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |