2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Tazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Tazz would be higher. At 1,975 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 594 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Tazz. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Tazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 189 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |