2000 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2004 Skoda Fabia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Fabia. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Sportage weights approximately 222 kg more than 2004 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Skoda Fabia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2004 Skoda Fabia (241 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Fabia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 2004 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Kia | Skoda |
| Model | Sportage | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
