2010 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Charger weights approximately 408 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Charger (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Charger | 2011 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Charger | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 368 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 535 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1853 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5083 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1892 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1478 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3048 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 55 L |
