2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Armada. 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, 2008 Nissan Armada (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Armada |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 106 L |