2002 Audi S3 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Audi S3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Audi S3 (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Audi S3 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 34 kg more than 2002 Audi S3.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2002 Audi S3 (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Audi S3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi S3 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S3 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1423 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
