2007 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 436 kg more than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V. 2007 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda CR-V | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |