2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 MG TF were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG TF (134 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 331 kg more than 2007 MG TF.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 MG TF. 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 (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (166 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Kia | MG |
| Model | Sportage | TF |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
