Toyota Camry 2011 vs Kia Sportage 2010
| Body: | Sedan | 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: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 176 HP | |
| Torque: | 231 NM | 227 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Toyota Camry engine produces 5 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Kia Sportage. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus ES | 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 Camry 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2011 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota Camry 2011 2.5 engine 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: | 4.83 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.64 m | |
| Toyota Camry is 39 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Camry is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 740 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1547 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Toyota Camry has 234 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Toyota Camry uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 8000 | |
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