2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Cee'd (120 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 248 kg more than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Cee'd. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1263 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 53 L |
