2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Durango (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 484 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Dodge Durango (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (242 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Durango | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
