2007 BMW 120 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 120 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 120 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1694 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
