2008 Toyota Prius 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 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Prius. 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Prius | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Prius | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |
