2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (221 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 763 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sportage | Touareg |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2312 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 100 L |