2010 Kia Sportage vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Thalia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Thalia would be higher. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (173 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. 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 Kia Sportage (241 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2010 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2010 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Kia Sportage | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Sportage | Thalia |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 105 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1694 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |