2004 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Audi A4
To start off, both 2004 Kia Sportage and 2004 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Audi A4 (169 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
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 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2004 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sportage | A4 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 66 L |
