2007 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 BMW 118 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sportage weights approximately 770 kg more than 2007 BMW 118.
Because 2006 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 118. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 118 | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 118 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
