2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2001 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Peugeot 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Peugeot 406 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 406 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 343 kg more than 2001 Peugeot 406.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Peugeot 406. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Peugeot 406. (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Peugeot 406. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2001 Peugeot 406 has manual transmission. 2001 Peugeot 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Kia Sportage | 2001 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Sportage | 406 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |