2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 5,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 689 kg more than 2007 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Suburban (518 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban 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 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Suburban | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5966 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 352 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 148 L | 58 L |
