2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 95 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Musso.
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 Musso (306 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Musso 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 Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| 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 | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
