2008 Ford Ikon 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 Ford Ikon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ikon would be higher. At 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (173 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ikon. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ikon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ikon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ikon has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ikon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ikon | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1050 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |