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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 47 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
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 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2009 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1975 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1468 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |