2010 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sportage and 2010 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sportage. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sportage weights approximately 40 kg more than 2010 BMW Z4.
Because 2010 BMW Z4 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 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 BMW Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage. 2010 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 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 | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Sportage | Z4 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4351 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1801 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1694 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2629 mm | 2497 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |