2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 BMW 523
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 523. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 523 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 23 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 2007 BMW 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2007 BMW 523 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. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 BMW 523 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sportage | 523 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |