2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 84 kg more than 2002 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 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
