2009 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Mustang. 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, 2009 Ford Mustang (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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2009 Ford Mustang | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mustang | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |