2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 2 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 228 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Actyon.
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, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
