Toyota Sienna 2010 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 187 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 11 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Sienna consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Sienna could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Sienna gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 170 mm (6.7 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus RX, Toyota Highlander | 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 Sienna 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: | 5.09 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.64 m | |
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Toyota Sienna is larger. Toyota Sienna is 65 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 13 cm wider, while the height of Toyota Sienna is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 993 litres | 740 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3810 litres | 1547 litres | |
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Toyota Sienna has more luggage capacity. Toyota Sienna has 253 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Sienna (by 2263 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 18 400 | 8200 | |
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