2008 Ford Ka vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 655 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Kia Sportage (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ka | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 106 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 887 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |