2007 Honda Pilot vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Pilot weights approximately 329 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.
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 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Pilot | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Pilot | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |