2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 812 kg more than 2007 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Seat Toledo (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Toledo 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 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 2007 Seat Toledo 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.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Sportage | Toledo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1271 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |