2008 Hyundai Sonata 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 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 401 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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 Hyundai Sonata (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Sonata | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |