2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (316 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage.
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 Infiniti FX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Kia | Infiniti |
| Model | Sportage | FX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |
