2009 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Hyundai Accent (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage. 2012 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sportage | 2012 Hyundai Accent | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Sportage | Accent |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4369 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1699 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 43 L |