2011 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2013 Ford Expedition is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Expedition (306 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sportage. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1207 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 2013 Ford Expedition is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Ford Expedition. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Sportage, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Kia Sportage | 2013 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sportage | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 2652 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 2332 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1961 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 106 L |
