2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 4 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 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 330 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 2012 BMW 123. 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sportage | 123 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
