2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero would be higher. At 3,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (164 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 512 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2006 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Pajero |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
