2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Mazda 6
To start off, 2010 Mazda 6 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 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Mazda 6. (127 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda 6 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Mazda 6 (340 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2010 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sportage | 6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |