2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Bugatti Veyron

To start off, 2011 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 5 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 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2011 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 848 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 113 kg more than 2011 Bugatti Veyron.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1062 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2011 Bugatti Veyron 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. 2011 Bugatti Veyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Kia Sportage 2011 Bugatti Veyron
Make Kia Bugatti
Model Sportage Veyron
Year Released 2006 2011
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1975 cc 7993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 16 cylinders
Engine Type in-line W
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 987 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 1250 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 1887 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2710 mm


 

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