2011 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage. 2013 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 159 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 97 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |