2002 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. Both 2002 Ford Focus and 2005 Kia Sportage are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (131 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 455 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1232 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 58 L |
