2005 Nissan Quest vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 320 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (365 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (314 Nm). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Quest | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Quest | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3294 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
