2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2005 Honda CR-V and 2005 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (137 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 42 kg more than 2005 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda CR-V | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-V | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2202 cc | 1981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 137 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
