2006 Hummer H2 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hummer H2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hummer H2 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hummer H2 (321 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hummer H2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hummer H2 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2008 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 H2 (1,058 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 817 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hummer H2 | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hummer | Kia |
| Model | H2 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1058 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2903 kg | 1988 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2070 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 121 L | 65 L |
