2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | Brera | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3195 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 322 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |