2005 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 489 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia Sportage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Fit | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Fit | Sportage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |