2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 7 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac ATS (268 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 140 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sportage | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sportage | ATS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |
