2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 344 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Hardbody has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |