2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mitsubishi Galant. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sportage | Galant |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |