2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 19 more horse power than 2009 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 740 kg more than 2009 Acura CSX. 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, 2009 Kia Sportage (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Kia | Acura |
| Model | Sportage | CSX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
