BMW X1 2019 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| BMW X1 engine produces 20 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Kia Sportage. Despite less power, BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 62 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 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 BMW X1 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW X1 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sportage 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: | 4.45 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.65 m | |
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BMW X1 is smaller. BMW X1 is 4 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 3 cm narrower, while the height of BMW X1 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | 1469 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, BMW X1 has 25 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 X1 (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means BMW X1 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`040 | 2`210 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 24 200 | |
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