2007 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2012 Toyota Corolla 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 432 kg more than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Corolla. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Corolla. (173 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sportage | 2012 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
