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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 SsangYong Actyon. (139 HP @ 4000 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 487 kg more than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Because 2010 SsangYong Actyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Actyon 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, 2010 SsangYong Actyon (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
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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 | 1974 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1772 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |