2004 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2008 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2008 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sportage | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
