2002 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Ford Ka. (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 375 kg more than 2002 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Ka. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Ka | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ka | Sportage |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |