2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Holden Zafira
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Zafira would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Holden Zafira. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 528 kg more than 2005 Holden Zafira. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Holden Zafira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Zafira. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2005 Holden Zafira | |
| Make | Kia | Holden |
| Model | Sportage | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
