2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 769 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage. 2012 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has manual transmission. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Touareg | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2214 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
