2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 795 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Sportage | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |