2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige 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 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 511 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 Lotus Exige. 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 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Sportage | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
