2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 Freestyle.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Freestyle. 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 Freestyle (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (242 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Freestyle | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 282 Nm | 242 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |