2005 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Subaru Forester (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester.
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, 2010 Subaru Forester (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Sportage | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sportage | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1497 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |