2008 Toyota Sienna vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 436 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Kia Sportage (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Sienna | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sienna | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1502 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
