2007 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 65 L |