2012 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sportage and 2012 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 6 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sportage | 6 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4755 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1795 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |