2004 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Sportage | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
