2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Kia Sportage

To start off, 2008 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 226 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.

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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2008 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2008 Kia Sportage 2007 Kia Sportage
Make Kia Kia
Model Sportage Sportage
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2655 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 10.0:1
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1285 kg 1511 kg
Vehicle Length 4360 mm 4360 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 9.1 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 8.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 58 L


 

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