2008 Honda Odyssey vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (241 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Odyssey. (328 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Odyssey | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Odyssey | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 58 L |