2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Land Rover LR3 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
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 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | LR3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |