2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Pontiac G6
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Pontiac G6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Pontiac G6 (169 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Pontiac G6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Pontiac G6. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac G6. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac G6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Pontiac G6 | |
| Make | Kia | Pontiac |
| Model | Sportage | G6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |
