2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2000 Suzuki XL6
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki XL6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki XL6 would be higher. 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 103 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki XL6. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki XL6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Suzuki XL6. 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki XL6. (218 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki XL6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2000 Suzuki XL6 | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Sportage | XL6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
