2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2005 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan X-Trail. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan X-Trail would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan X-Trail is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan X-Trail (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan X-Trail should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 479 kg more than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sportage (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2005 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sportage | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1764 kg | 1285 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
