2008 Fiat Sedici vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Sedici and 2008 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Sedici. (118 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Sedici weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
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 Fiat Sedici (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Sedici will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 2008 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Sedici has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Sedici will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Sedici | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Sedici | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |