2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 624 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. 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 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Panda | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1764 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |