2005 Hyundai Atos vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (57 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 631 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Atos. (89 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Atos | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Atos | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1085 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 884 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |
