2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Avanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Avanza would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sportage | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
