2004 GMC Envoy vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 GMC Envoy (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Envoy weights approximately 340 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2004 GMC Envoy (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | GMC | Kia |
| Model | Envoy | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4160 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 65 L |
