2013 Kia Sportage vs. 2013 Audi A4
To start off, both 2013 Kia Sportage and 2013 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A4 (208 HP) has 34 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sportage. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A4 weights approximately 205 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.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2013 Audi A4 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sportage. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sportage.
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2013 Kia Sportage | 2013 Audi A4 | |
Make | Kia | Audi |
Model | Sportage | A4 |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 208 HP |
Torque | 228 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4703 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1855 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1645 mm | 1436 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2808 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 10 L/100km |