2007 Nissan Xterra vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 95 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Xterra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Xterra | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Nissan | Kia |
| Model | Xterra | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3954 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
