2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sportage and 2011 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Croma. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Croma weights approximately 223 kg more than 2011 Kia Sportage.
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, 2011 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (358 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Kia | Fiat |
| Model | Sportage | Croma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
