2008 Pontiac Torrent vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac Torrent. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac Torrent would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Torrent (263 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Pontiac Torrent.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Pontiac Torrent. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2008 Pontiac Torrent (339 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac Torrent | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Pontiac | Kia |
| Model | Torrent | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
