2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (242 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque weights approximately 115 kg more than 2013 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Range Rover Evoque | Sportage |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4356 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1966 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1605 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2662 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |