2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Toyota Camry (268 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Camry |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 268 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |