2006 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Ulysse 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Ulysse (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 42 kg more than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. 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 (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Ulysse. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Ulysse.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Ulysse | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Ulysse | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |