2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sportage. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1082 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sportage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Kia Sportage | 2010 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sportage | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 358 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2878 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 104 L |