2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Daewoo Nubira
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Daewoo Nubira were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daewoo Nubira (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daewoo Nubira should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 402 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Nubira.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. 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 (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Nubira.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Daewoo Nubira | |
Make | Kia | Daewoo |
Model | Sportage | Nubira |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 81.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1687 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |