2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Honda CR-V 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 (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 101 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sportage | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 58 L |
