2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | 500 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
