2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 592 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Sportage | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |