2011 Ford Focus vs. 2012 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2012 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sportage weights approximately 255 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. 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, 2012 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Ford Focus | 2012 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Sportage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4445 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1722 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1488 mm | 1636 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2614 mm | 2639 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 58 L |