Kia Sportage
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Is Kia Sportage a reliable car?
The Kia Sportage is not a very reliable car. 75% of other cars of the same age are found to have fewer defects than the Kia Sportage in annual roadworthiness tests.
Based on annual roadworthiness tests results, the Kia Sportage generation produced from 2015 to 2018 received the highest reliability ratings, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2018 .
Most Kia Sportage engines use a chain rather than a belt to drive the camshaft, which is generally seen as a more reliable option.
Kia Sportage reviews
Total 15 Kia Sportage owner reviews
| Purchase year: | 2017 (new car) | Owned for: | 46`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.9 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2000 € (~ 2000 € per year) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: I drive 2017 GT Line 1.6 petrol.
Mileage is 46,000 km so far.
Pros - good external noise insulation, 4x4 works meaningfully. The interior of the car is pleasant, tools layout is convenient.
Cons: Cons - no surprise, but still - fuel consumption 8.7-8.9 l / 100km. The automatic gearbox sometimes tends to catch up, especially at the start of the run (accelerator is pressed but nothing happens). At low minus degrees in winter, the legs are frozen. Windows sweat , then you have to turn on additional fans that create tremendous noise.
| Purchase year: | 2018 (age of car 5 years) | Owned for: | 40`000 kilometers (5 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.6 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A very good-looking car. In the countryside, although not 4x4, handles well, high ground clearance, economical, good handling, comfortable interior, quiet engine.
Cons: Getting into a car is uncomfortable, especially for a person of a large stature. Seating position comfortable. Handbrake needs constant adjustment, air-conditioning needs to be serviced once a year.
| Purchase year: | 2018 (age of car 6 years) | Owned for: | 50`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good-looking, comfortable interior, low fuel consumption, relatively high ground clearance
Cons: Hard suspension, the handbrake must be maintained and adjusted regularly once a year
| Purchase year: | 2013 (new car) | Owned for: | 54`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: I like the interior and car design
Cons: The gearbox shifts slowly at first. Slow luggage space. Gasoline consumption in the city around 12, on the track around 8.
| Purchase year: | 2017 (age of car 7 years) | Owned for: | 5`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 300 € | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Relatively inexpensive car both when buying and regular maintenance. Practical, reliable. Convenient both urban and outside city.
Cons: Could be less greedy.
| Purchase year: | 2013 (new car) | Owned for: | 80`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.8 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: No repairs yet, only onereversing sensor died, replaced by guarantee
Cons: Bad sound insulation, Poor shock absorbers, Grim scruff to rural roads.
| Purchase year: | 2008 (new car) | Owned for: | 1`000 kilometers (9 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.0 litres per 100km (10% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: A good car, if you're not one of too rapid commuters, particularly for rural population.
Cons: Small fuel tank.