Audi Q3 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q3 engine produces 75 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Audi Q3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.2 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi Q3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi Q3 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.62 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q3 and Kia Sportage are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1525 litres | no data | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage capacity. Audi Q3 has 39 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q3 is 1.2 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Audi Q3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`280 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 28 400 | 12 000 | |
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