2010 Honda Accord Crosstour vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 302 kg more than 2012 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord Crosstour | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4999 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1897 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1669 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2797 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
