2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2012 Honda Odyssey 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Odyssey (248 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 452 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.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Odyssey. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage 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, 2012 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2012 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2012 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Sportage | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 248 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1967 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |