2012 Kia Sportage vs. 2012 Lexus CT
To start off, both 2012 Kia Sportage and 2012 Lexus CT were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sportage (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 Lexus CT. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus CT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sportage weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Lexus CT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Kia Sportage (364 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus CT. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus CT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Sportage | 2012 Lexus CT | |
| Make | Kia | Lexus |
| Model | Sportage | CT |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1427 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4321 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1636 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
