2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 335 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 Mitsubishi Grandis. 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 Kia Sportage (251 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. (217 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis. 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 Mitsubishi Grandis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sportage | Grandis |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |