2006 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Tucson (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 174 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2006 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Tucson 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, both vehicles can yield 184 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 Hyundai Tucson | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tucson | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |