2006 Hummer H1 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hummer H1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hummer H1 would be higher. At 6,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H1 (300 HP) has 128 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H1 weights approximately 1602 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Hummer H1 (705 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H1 | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H1 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6604 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 3272 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 195 L | 65 L |
