2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 2,720 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 270 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
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 Land Rover Discovery (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sportage | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |
