2009 Audi A4 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Audi A4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 618 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2009 Audi A4 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2009 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Audi A4 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | A4 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |