2006 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Lumina would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 66 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Lumina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Chevrolet Lumina (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Lumina | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Lumina | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |