2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 368 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Sportage | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |