2004 Renault Logan 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 Renault Logan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Logan would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2004 Renault Logan. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sportage weights approximately 457 kg more than 2004 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Logan. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Logan | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Logan | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
