2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Actyon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 491 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage (242 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Actyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2010 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Sportage | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1285 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
