2008 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ranger would be higher. At 2,297 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ranger | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2297 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 58 L |