2005 Honda FR-V 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 FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda FR-V. 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 Honda FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | FR-V | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
