2007 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fiesta 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |