2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 3 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Audi A8 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sportage | 2010 Audi A8 | |
Make | Kia | Audi |
Model | Sportage | A8 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 247 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5062 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1445 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2944 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |