2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 304 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.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Kia | Dodge |
| Model | Sportage | Charger |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
