2006 Toyota RAV4 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 3,538 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RAV4 (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 77 kg more than 2006 Toyota RAV4.
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 Toyota RAV4 (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Toyota RAV4 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Toyota | Kia |
Model | RAV4 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3538 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 269 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |