2009 BMW X5 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 BMW X5 is newer by 3 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW X5 weights approximately 581 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW X5 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW X5 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | X5 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 58 L |
