2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 184 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Golf. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sportage | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4199 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
