Kia Sportage 2008 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sportage) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 142 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 17.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 27 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 56 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 11.1 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 3.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Sportage) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mitsubishi Pajero) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2008 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Kia Sportage 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.85 m | |
| Kia Sportage is 6 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 667 litres | 415 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 252 litres more trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`050 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 13 800 | |
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