2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 980 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.
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 Bentley Continental GTC (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sportage | 2012 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Kia | Bentley |
Model | Sportage | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 91 L |