2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 243 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.
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, 2010 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sportage | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | LR2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4498 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1908 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2659 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |