2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Korando is newer by 3 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 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 385 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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, 2006 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 SsangYong Korando. (213 Nm @ 2860 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2009 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Korando |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2860 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
