2009 Honda Stream vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Honda Stream 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 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 81 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Stream. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Stream. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Stream. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Stream | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Stream | Sportage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |