2003 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Matiz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Matiz would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2003 Daewoo Matiz.
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, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daewoo Matiz. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daewoo Matiz | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Daewoo | Kia |
| Model | Matiz | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 994 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |
