2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 vs. 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 and 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 weights approximately 301 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage LX V6.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage LX V6 | 2008 Kia Sportage 2.0 CRDi LX | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sportage | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |