2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2006 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sportage (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 1072 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Picanto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Picanto 2006 Kia Sportage
Make Kia Kia
Model Picanto Sportage
Year Released 2008 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1086 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 64 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 99 Nm 251 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 66 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 17.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 928 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1700 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 58 L


 

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