2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 213 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.
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 Nissan Murano (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sportage | Murano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 82 L |