2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 220 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Eclipse |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 67 L |
