2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 315 kg more than 2006 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota Highlander. 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, 2006 Toyota Highlander (302 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2006 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
