2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 645 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage. 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 2008 Nissan Sentra. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |