2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 294 kg more than 2010 Toyota Venza.
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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
