2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (291 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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, 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer (406 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
