2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Toyota Avensis 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 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 168 kg more than 2008 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
