2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B3000. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mazda B3000 (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B3000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sportage | B3000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |