2009 Infiniti EX vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti EX 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti EX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti EX (317 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti EX should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 364 kg more than 2009 Infiniti EX.
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, 2009 Infiniti EX (360 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti EX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Infiniti EX | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Infiniti | Kia |
| Model | EX | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3696 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1719 kg | 2083 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |
