2009 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Entourage 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Entourage (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Entourage should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. 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 Hyundai Entourage (253 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Entourage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Hyundai Entourage has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Entourage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Entourage | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Entourage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 253 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
