2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 81 kg more than 2007 BMW 320.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 320 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| 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 | 1430 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
