2006 Ford Escape vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Ford Escape 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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Escape (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 443 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Escape (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escape | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2998 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1244 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |