2006 Hyundai Matrix vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Matrix 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 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Matrix. (102 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Matrix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 154 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Matrix. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Matrix. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Matrix | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Matrix | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
