2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2002 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2002 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 518 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Because 2002 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Croma | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1458 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
