2006 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Suburban (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Suburban | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5326 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 65 L |