2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sportage and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40.
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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Sportage | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |