BMW 2 series 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. BMW 2 series engine produces 68 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a BMW 2 series engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including BMW 3 sērija, BMW 1 sērija, BMW X1, BMW 4 sērija | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The BMW 2 series engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.35 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.65 m | |
|
BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 13 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 645 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | 1492 litres | |
|
BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 142 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The Kia Sportage may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 2 series (by 413 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means BMW 2 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| BMW 2 series scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW 2 series has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than BMW 2 series, so BMW 2 series quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 24 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
BMW 2 sērija has
|
Kia Sportage has
| |