2006 Audi S3 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Audi S3 and 2006 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 112 kg more than 2006 Audi S3.
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 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Audi S3 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | S3 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 222 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1542 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |