2011 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Infiniti M would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 225 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.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Infiniti M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti M (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Infiniti M | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | M | Sportage |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |