2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2005 Kia Sportage and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 397 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. 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) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2005 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sportage | Jetta |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 165 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |