2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sportage and 2007 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 232 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Avensis. 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 Toyota Avensis (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avensis 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.
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2007 Kia Sportage | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |