2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2009 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 454 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2009 Kia Sportage
Make Ford Kia
Model Galaxy Sportage
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 1974 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.4:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 164 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 10.4 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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