2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2011 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2011 Kia Sportage and 2011 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Sportage (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Opel Corsa. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Opel Corsa weights approximately 168 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 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Corsa. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Corsa. 2011 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 2011 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2011 Opel Corsa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 2011 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Kia | Opel |
| Model | Sportage | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
