2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Porsche Panamera would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Panamera (300 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 328 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.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Porsche Panamera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Porsche Panamera | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Porsche | Kia |
Model | Panamera | Sportage |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 7-speed automated manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1432 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4968 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1931 mm | 1855 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1408 mm | 1645 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |