2009 BMW 323 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 BMW 323 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 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 323 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 BMW 323. 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 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 323. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 323 | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | BMW | Kia |
| Model | 323 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
