2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 1,990 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 254 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | HR-V | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |