2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sportage and 2008 Toyota Corolla 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 352 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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2008 Kia Sportage | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |