2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2004 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Sportage (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sportage. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2004 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
