2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 596 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser. 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |