2004 Seat Toledo vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2004 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Toledo.
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, 2004 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Seat Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Toledo | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Seat | Kia |
| Model | Toledo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
