2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (209 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 142 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage. 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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sportage | Highlander |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |