2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 214 kg more than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star. 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 Mitsubishi Space Star (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Mitsubishi Space Star | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Space Star |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
