2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (173 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Pontiac Solstice (254 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice 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 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Kia | Pontiac |
Model | Sportage | Solstice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 49 L |