2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 425 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW Z4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Kia Sportage (306 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4. 2007 BMW Z4 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 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sportage | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
