Toyota Hiace 2004 vs Kia Sportage 2010
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Toyota Hiace engine produces 30 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 58 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Sportage) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Toyota Hiace) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.98 m | 1.69 m | |
| Toyota Hiace is 26 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Hiace is 30 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 564 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1353 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 8600 | |
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