2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Toyota Mark II
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Toyota Mark II were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Mark II (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Toyota Mark II.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Mark II (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage. 2005 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Mark II |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1460 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |