2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 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 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 259 kg more than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda RX-8. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda RX-8. (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sportage | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1341 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |
