2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Rover 45
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 25 more horse power than 2008 Rover 45. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 45 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Because 2008 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Rover 45. 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 (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rover 45. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Kia | Rover |
| Model | Sportage | 45 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
