2006 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 615 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2013 Honda Pilot 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. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Kia Sportage | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sportage | Pilot |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2091 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4861 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1995 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1846 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |