2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic vs. 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic and 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic and 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 are equipped with a 2,656 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic.
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 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7i 4x4 Automatic | 2007 Kia Sportage 2.7 V6 | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |
