Kia Sportage 2018
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.
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This generation of Kia Sportage is being produced from January, 2018. We can provide information about 18 modifications of this generation. 2018 Kia Sportage is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (10 versions) and front wheel drive (8 versions).
This Kia is available with seven petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.4 litres and power of from 132 to 240 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 115 to 185 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (9 versions) gearbox.
Kia Sportage 2018 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 6.8 to 11.2 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Kia Sportage 2018 petrol engine version is Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI, consuming 6.8 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Kia Sportage real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 15 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +3% for petrol engines and +27% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Kia Sportage modification.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.1 seconds has Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI version, conversely the tardiest one is Kia Sportage 1.6 CRDi reaching this speed only in 11.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 205 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 177 hp version (Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI).
Lenght of Kia Sportage is 449 cm, it is decent size car. Kia Sportage gross weight is from 2000 to 2250 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 8 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.
This Kia is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 25 000 $. Below you will find more detailed information about Kia Sportage prices and costs.
Kia Sportage modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 GDI | 1.6 Petrol | 132 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI | 1.6 Petrol | 177 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI 4x4 | 1.6 Petrol | 177 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds |
1.6 Petrol | 177 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 CRDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.6 Diesel | 115 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 CRDi | 1.6 Diesel | 136 HP | - | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 CRDi 4x4 | 1.6 Diesel | 136 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 CRDi 4x4 | 1.6 Diesel | 136 HP | - | Automatic (7) | All wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 2WD
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Manual (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 2WD | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 4WD
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (6) | All wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 4WD | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2020 2.0 T-GDI 4x4 Jan 2020 — | 2.0 Petrol | 237 HP | 11.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2020 2.0 T-GDI
Jan 2020 — Most powerfull petrol version (240 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 240 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 CRDi 4x4
Most powerfull diesel version (185 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 185 HP | - | Manual (6) | All wheel |
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Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 CRDi 4WD
Most powerfull diesel version (185 HP) |
2.0 Diesel | 185 HP | 6.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2020 2.4 GDI Jan 2020 — | 2.4 Petrol | 181 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Automatic (6) | Front wheel |
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.4 4WD | 2.4 Petrol | 184 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) | All wheel |
Kia Sportage safety
During safety testing Kia Sportage has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Kia Sportage is evaluated with very good rate 87 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 86 from 100, for pedestrian protection Kia Sportage got 66 points from 100.
Kia Sportage safety equipment has been rated as good - 72 percents from 100.
Kia Sportage prices
Kia Sportage 2018 crossover price in Latvia is from 16500 $ to 44000 $.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Kia Sportage price is more below average - Kia Sportage is approximately for 32 percents cheaper then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2018 - 2025 prices). The reason of Kia Sportage low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sportage 2024 price | 28 500 $ | 36 500 $ | 44 000 $ | |
| Kia Sportage 2023 price | 25 000 $ | 28 500 $ | 31 500 $ | |
| Kia Sportage 2022 price | 28 500 $ | 30 500 $ | 32 000 $ | |
| Kia Sportage 2021 price | 18 000 $ | 20 500 $ | 23 000 $ | |
| Kia Sportage 2020 price | 19 000 $ | 20 000 $ | 21 500 $ | |
| Kia Sportage 2019 price | 17 000 $ | 19 500 $ | 21 000 $ | |
| Kia Sportage 2018 price | 16 500 $ | 17 500 $ | 19 000 $ |
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Kia Sportage reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Kia Sportage reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2022 defects were detected in an average of 6.3 percent of Kia Sportage of this generation (on average 1 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 4.7%.
Kia Sportage reliability and quality
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Kia Sportage 2018 features (options)
Percentage of Kia Sportage with corresponding feature (option)
91% Tire pressure control
91% Rain sensor
89% Metallic paint
74% Conditioning
60% Distance control
29% Bi-xenon lights
14% Xenon headlights
12%
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Kia Sportage reviews
Total 15 Kia Sportage owner reviews
Pros: Very dynamic for its engine. Comfortable and easy to drive. Intelligent lane assist and all the other safety assistants perform perfectly.
Cons: Sportage 1, 6 T-Gdi (180Zs) Bottle 7Dct 2Wd - EX. 5th generation. I decided to express my accumulated disappointment and lost money due to the Sportage I bought. The very first and main thing that has caused so much disappointment in this car. The car is absolutely not designed for purely urban use, especially in the high season of the year (autumn, winter, spring). The factory-fitted catalytic converter is, in my opinion, a technical failure. Once a month ( steadily) the catalytic converter needs a forced regeneration or to be burnt out on high revs when driving out of town. To burn out the catalytic converter on a high-speed track outside the city requires a distance of about 140 km with reduced transmission speed and increased engine speed. I remind you that the inconvenience given is with cars that operate purely on the urban cycle. It follows from all the above that the car is absolutely not intended as a pure urban commuter vehicle (mixed cycle as on city roads and out of town, at least once a month on the track for 150-200 km. such problems recur). All the so to say great fuel economy in the end goes to burning the catalyst. About 10-12 litres of fuel is flushed down the toilet because of the catalytic converter. The further implications for engine longevity resources, due to the abnormal engine speed of 3200-3500 rpm, can only be imagined. For a 1.6T-Gdi engine, even with proper operation, the resource is unlikely to be high. I remind you that the engine will have to be idled once a month because of the problem. I will not even mention the gearbox, which at that point is no easier, and all the other mechanisms. Naturally, when you buy a car in a showroom, there is no mention of what the future holds. The factory and the dealer companies categorically refuse to deal with this catalytic converter defect. Instead, there was some kind of action on the part of the dealer with the Softa software, which did not bring any improvement to these problems. There was very little, if any, information on the Internet concerning this defect in the Sportage. So I decided to share.
| Purchase year: | 2022 new car) | Owned for | 13`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 10.0 litres per 100km (100% urban driving) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend