Toyota Hiace 2004 vs Kia Sportage 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 151 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 241 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 25 HP less power than Kia Sportage, but torque is 14 NM more than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Toyota Hiace engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Hiace engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2010 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Kia Sportage 2010 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.38 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 2.29 m | 1.64 m | |
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Toyota Hiace is larger. Toyota Hiace is 94 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 3 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 65 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 740 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 8000 | |
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