2007 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Crossfire 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Crossfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire (215 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Crossfire should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chrysler Crossfire. 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 Chrysler Crossfire (311 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Crossfire | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Crossfire | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
