BMW X1 2012 vs Kia Sportage 2014

 
BMW X1
2012 - 2015
Kia Sportage
2014 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.7 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 184 HP115 HP
Torque: 380 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds12.3 seconds
BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive.
BMW X1 engine produces 69 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.05.2
Real fuel consumption: 6.8 l/100km6.5 l/100km
The Kia Sportage is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise.
By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW X1 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage.
Fuel tank capacity: 61 litres58 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1220 km in combined cycle1110 km in combined cycle
1290 km on highway1200 km on highway
890 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption
BMW X1 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)Front wheel drive (FWD)

Engines

Engine production duration: 17 years9 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW X1 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 4.48 m4.44 m
Width: 1.80 m1.86 m
Height: 1.55 m1.63 m
BMW X1 is 4 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 420 litres564 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1350 litresno data
Kia Sportage has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, BMW X1 has 144 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the BMW X1 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`0601`940
Safety:
Quality:
high

low
BMW X1 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 11 00011 400
Pros and Cons: BMW X1 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
Kia Sportage has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
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