2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 607 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sportage | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
