2012 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Audi A6
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Audi A6. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A6 weights approximately 228 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Because 2005 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A6 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, 2005 Audi A6 (370 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sportage | 2005 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sportage | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
