2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 3 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 3,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q5 (270 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 133 kg more than 2012 Audi Q5.
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, 2012 Audi Q5 (329 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sportage | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Sportage | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
