2007 Infiniti FX vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Infiniti FX is newer by 1 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti FX (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Infiniti FX (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti FX | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | FX | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 2654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |