2004 Honda CR-V vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2004 Honda CR-V. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda CR-V weights approximately 16 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda CR-V 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (358 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda CR-V. (220 Nm). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda CR-V | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
