ఇసుజు వి-క్రాస్ vs కియా స్పోర్టేజ్

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each engine cylinder. More valves per cylinder means better engine breathing and better performance but it also adds to cost.

Responsible for delivering fuel from the fuel tank into your internal combustion engine (ICE). More sophisticated systems give you better mileage.

A device that forces more air into an internal combustion engine. More air can burn more fuel and make more power. Turbochargers utilise exhaust gas energy to make more power.

A device that forces more air into an internal combustion engine. More air can burn more fuel and make more power. Superchargers utilise engine power to make more power.

The component containing a set of gears that supply power from the engine to the wheels. It affects speed and fuel efficiency.

Specifies which wheels are driven by the engine's power, such as front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive. It affects how the car handles and also its capabilities.

Specifies the type of braking system used on the front wheels of the car, like disc or drum brakes. The type of brakes determines the stopping power.

Specifies the type of braking system used on the rear wheels, like disc or drum brakes, affecting the car's stopping power.

The dimensions of the car's tyres indicating their width, height, and diameter. Important for grip and performance.

Tells you the kind of tyres fitted to the car, such as all-season, summer, or winter. It affects grip and performance in different conditions.

Weight of the car without passengers or cargo. Affects performance, fuel efficiency, and suspension behaviour.

The gross weight of a car is the maximum weight that a car can carry which includes the weight of the car itself, the weight of the passengers, and the weight of any cargo that is being carried. Overloading a car is unsafe as it effects handling and could also damage components like the suspension.

The maximum number of people that can legally and comfortably sit in a car.

The total number of doors in the car, including the boot if it's considered a door. It affects access and convenience.

A light provided in the rear seating area of the car. It allows passengers to read or see in the dark without disturbing the driver.

Unlike fixed headrests, these can be moved up or down to offer the ideal resting position for the occupant's head.

Dedicated AC vents for the rear passengers, usually located between the front seats. Helps cool the rear compartment, while offering passengers the option to control the flow. Some rear AC vents allow for fan speed control.

A steering wheel that has many buttons to control various functions of the infotainment system and key car functions like cruise control. This allows the driver to manage these functions without taking their hands off the steering wheel.

Sensors on the vehicle's exterior that use either ultrasonic or electromagnetic waves bouncing off objects to alert the driver of obstacles while parking.

Rear seats that can be folded down to create additional storage space.

A compartment in the car for holding bottles. Usually located in car door pockets. More bottle holders means more bottles can be stored at once.

A port in the car that allows passengers to charge electronic devices like smartphones and tablets via USB cables.

An added convenince feature to rest one's hand on, while also offering features like cupholders or a small storage space.

A display that shows the current gear the car is in. More advanced versions also suggest the most prefered gear for better efficiency.

Unlike standard power windows, this one allows you to roll up/down the window fully with a single press of the button.

A car AC is a system that cools down the cabin of a vehicle by circulating cool air. You can select temperature, fan speed and direction of air flow.

A heating function for the cabin. A handy feature in cold climates.

Allows the driver to adjust the position of the steering wheel to their liking. This can be done in two ways: Tilt and/or Reach

Refers to a driver's seat that can be raised vertically. This is helpful for shorter drivers to find a better driving position.

Seats that can be adjusted electronically. Usually seen in higher end cars.

A meter that keeps track of the total kilometres a vehicle has travelled. This cannot be reset by an owner and serves as a record for tracking service intervals and waranty validity, and also is important when selling the vehicle.

A heating element in the rear window to remove fog and melt frost from the rear window.

Lightweight wheels made of metals such as aluminium. Available in multiple designs, they enhance the look of a vehicle.

Side steppers are a convenience feature, usually offered in vehicles with high floors, to make it easier to step into or out of the car. They are either pemanently fixed near the side of the vehicle or deploy electrically. The latter is usually only with luxury cars.

An additional turn indicator located on the outside mirror of a vehicle that warns both oncoming and following traffic.

Headlights that provide a stronger, more focused beam of light. Provides better light throw and increases visibility at night.

Rails on the top of the car for carrying luggage. Useful if you have less storage inside the car or if you carry a lot of things while travelling.

LED daytime running lights (DRL) are not to be confused with headlights. The intended purpose is to help other road users see your vehicle better while adding to the car's style.

Refers to the use of LED lighting in the main headlamp. LEDs provide a bright white beam, making night driving safer.

Refers to the use of LED lighting in the taillamps.

The dimensions of the car's tyres indicating their width, height, and diameter. Important for grip and performance.

Tells you the kind of tyres fitted to the car, such as all-season, summer, or winter. It affects grip and performance in different conditions.

An inflatable air bag located within the steering wheel that automatically deploys during a collision, to protect the driver from physical injury

An inflatable safety device designed to protect the front passenger in case of a collision. These are located in the dashboard.

A warning buzzer that reminds passengers to buckle their seat belts.

A function that alerts the driver when any of the doors are open or not properly closed.

A security feature that prevents unauthorized access to the car's engine.

Improves the car's stability by detecting and reducing loss of grip.

A camera at the rear of the car to help with parking safely.

Windows that stop closing if they sense an obstruction (usually the hands of occupants), preventing injuries.

A system that warns the driver when the car exceeds a certain speed limit. Promotes safety by giving alerts.

A safety feature that automatically locks the car's doors once it reaches a certain speed. Useful feature for all passengers.

A secure attachment system to fix child seats directly on the chassis of the car.

These mechanisms tighten up the seatbelts, or reduces their force till a certain threshold, so as to hold the occupants in place during sudden acceleration or braking.

A system that controls the car's speed when going downhill by applying brakes to prevent overspeeding and improve control.

A feature that helps prevent a car from rolling backward on a hill.