2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 196 kg more than 2005 Nissan Murano.
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, 2005 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
