2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Croma 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 32 kg more than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Croma. 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 Fiat Croma (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Croma | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Croma | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
