2009 Ford Focus vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Focus weights approximately 20 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Focus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (155 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus. 2013 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Focus | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 58 L |