2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (229 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1152 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 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sportage | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 3192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 70 L |
