2005 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick LeSabre (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 52 kg more than 2005 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm). This means 2005 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | LeSabre | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 247 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1618 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |