2012 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Kia Sportage EX
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage EX were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Sportage EX are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 176 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 228 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2012 Kia Sportage EX has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Sportage EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Kia Sportage EX | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sportage | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1636 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 58 L |
