Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI

Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 petrol description

Crossover / SUV Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI is being produced from January, 2018. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 177 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 265 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 5 and Euro 6 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 160 000 to 270 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Kia Sportage 1.6 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.1 litres.

Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI reported by owners in daily driving mode is 8.1 litres per 100km.

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.

With the same engine there are also two other Kia Sportage versions - with four wheel (4x4) drive and manual gearbox (Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI MT 4x4), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI AT 4x4) available:
  • Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI MT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.3 seconds later (in 9.5 seconds), but users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 2 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km
  • Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI AT 4x4 users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km
Kia Sportage 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Kia Sportage 2018

Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI technical data

Model: Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Body style: Crossover / SUV
Production period: 2018. January
Engine: 1591 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 177 HP ON 5500 RPM Torque: 265 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds
Fuel consumption: 8.1 l/100km (29 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 62 litres (16.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.49m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.65m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Ground clearance: 172 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 503 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1492 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2110 kg

Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI engine G4FJ

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 160,000 to 270,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1591 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.4 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 150,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI oil type 0W-30, 5W-30
Oil capacity 5.1 litres (5.4 quarts) More service info
Power 177 - 204 HP ON 5500 RPM
Torque 265 NM ON 1500 RPM
Engine manufacturer Hyundai
Start of production (year) 2011
Duration of production 13 years
Engine also used on Kia Ceed Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Elantra and 6 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Kia Sportage crossover [2018 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
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
Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 T-GDI 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 177 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (7) All wheel
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
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
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
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
Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 CRDi 4x4

Most powerfull diesel version (185 HP)

2.0 Diesel 185 HP - Manual (6) All wheel
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 2018 reviews
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