2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 265 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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, 2009 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2009 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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 | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sportage | Corsa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 188 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 73.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |