2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 14 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 (242 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Sportage | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 242 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |