2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Opel Zafira were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Zafira (197 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 2 kg more than 2007 Opel Zafira.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Opel Zafira. 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 Opel Zafira (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
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2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sportage | Zafira |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |