2007 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Cherokee (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 171 kg more than 2007 Jeep Cherokee.
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 Jeep Cherokee (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage. 2007 Jeep Cherokee 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. 2007 Jeep Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Cherokee | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Cherokee | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 307 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1829 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |
