2009 Audi TT vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Audi TT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (250 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 521 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 TT (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | TT | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3189 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.9 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2660 mm |
