Kia Sportage 2014 vs BMW X1 2012

 
Kia Sportage
2014 - 2015
BMW X1
2012 - 2015
Gearbox: ManualAutomatic
Engine: 1.7 Diesel2.0 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 115 HP184 HP
Torque: 260 NM380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.3 seconds7.9 seconds
BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving.
Kia Sportage engine produces 69 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 120 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.25.0
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.8 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 Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 30 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1.
Fuel tank capacity: 58 litres61 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1110 km in combined cycle1220 km in combined cycle
1200 km on highway1290 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: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)

Engines

Engine production duration: 9 years17 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia OptimaInstalled on at least 6 other car models, including BMW 5 sērija, BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X3
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: 4.44 m4.48 m
Width: 1.86 m1.80 m
Height: 1.63 m1.55 m
Kia Sportage is 4 cm shorter than the BMW X1, 6 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 564 litres420 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1350 litres
Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 144 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. The BMW X1 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11.8 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9402`060
Safety:
Quality:
low

high
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 40010 800
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW X1 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
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