2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Aveo would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
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, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Aveo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
