2006 Ford Expedition vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Ford Expedition 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Expedition (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Ford Expedition.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Expedition. 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 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Expedition | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Expedition | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 65 L |