BMW 2 series 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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BMW 2 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 2 series engine produces 42 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power BMW 2 series reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The BMW 2 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 2 series consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the BMW 2 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 2 series consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Sportage version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of Kia Sportage 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW X1, BMW X2 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, 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: | 4.35 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.65 m | |
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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 | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1905 litres | no data | |
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BMW 2 series has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW 2 series has 154 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 2 series is 1.1 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`140 | 2`060 | |
| 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 (€): | 23 200 | 24 000 | |
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