2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Kia Cerato
To start off, 2008 Kia Cerato is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 363 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Cerato. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Cerato has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Cerato 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 | 2008 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sportage | Cerato |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |