2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Ford Mondeo 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mondeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Mondeo (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 22 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Ford Mondeo. 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 Mondeo (281 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |