2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 4 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A8 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.
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, 2011 Audi A8 (550 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2011 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sportage | A8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5136 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2992 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |
