2008 Ford Edge vs. 2008 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2008 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Edge (265 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 178 kg more than 2008 Ford Edge.
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 Ford Edge (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Edge will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Edge | 2008 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Edge | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |