2006 Dodge Stratus vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Stratus 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 2,737 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Stratus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Stratus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Stratus should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Dodge Stratus.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Stratus. 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 Dodge Stratus (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Stratus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Stratus | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Stratus | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
