2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 277 kg more than 2010 Mazda 6.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda 6. 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 (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda 6. (165 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | 6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
