2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Atos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (60 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 890 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Atos | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 797 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
