2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover

To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage.

Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Kia Sportage 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
Make Kia Land Rover
Model Sportage Range Rover
Year Released 2007 2012
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1975 cc 4367 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 139 HP 311 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 700 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4973 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 2035 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1877 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2891 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 104 L


 

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