2005 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Jaguar S-Type is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar S-Type (391 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Because 2004 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Jaguar S-Type. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 Jaguar S-Type (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Jaguar S-Type | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Jaguar | Kia |
| Model | S-Type | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 391 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 541 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
