Kia Sportage 1997 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 63 HP | 64 HP | |
Torque: | 127 NM | 124 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.4 seconds | 15.8 seconds | |
Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 1 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, but torque is 3 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 45 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
1200 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.25 m | 3.72 m | |
Width: | 1.73 m | 1.66 m | |
Height: | 1.65 m | 1.42 m | |
Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 53 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 23 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 375 litres | 245 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
640 litres | 975 litres | |
Kia Sportage has 130 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 335 litres). | |||
Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Kia Sportage can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`930 | 1`435 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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