2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 307. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 374 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Sportage | 307 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
