2001 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avalon. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 179 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avalon. (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Avalon | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
