2008 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun 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 3,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (163 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sportage weights approximately 220 kg more than 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sportage. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sportage. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sportage | 2012 Mitsubishi Shogun | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sportage | Shogun |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 88 L |
