2009 Ford Edge vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Ford Edge 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Edge (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 721 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge.
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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Edge | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Edge | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1687 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |