2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 87 L |