2006 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Kalos 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 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 472 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Kalos | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Kalos | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |