2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 168 kg more than 2010 Audi A6.
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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2010 Audi A6 | |
Make | Kia | Audi |
Model | Sportage | A6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1478 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2842 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |