2004 Dodge Neon vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Neon would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Neon. (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 354 kg more than 2004 Dodge Neon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Neon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Neon. (176 Nm). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Neon | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 97 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
