2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 516 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus. 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 Focus. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Focus. (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Focus. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Focus 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 Focus | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |