2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 6 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 5. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mazda 5. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 5. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2654 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
