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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 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 Honda CR-V weights approximately 14 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 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 1996 cc 1975 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 93.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.1:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 165 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 10.4 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1562 kg 1548 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.7 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 58 L


 

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