2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2009 Volkswagen Eos
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sportage and 2009 Volkswagen Eos were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Eos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Eos (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Eos should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Volkswagen Eos (207 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Eos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2009 Volkswagen Eos | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sportage | Eos |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |