BMW X1 2015 vs Kia Sportage 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is more dynamic to drive. BMW X1 engine produces 75 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power BMW X1 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW X1 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the BMW X1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW X1 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1240 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW X1 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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BMW X1 has 4x4: This generation BMW has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive system which sends 100% of the torque to the front wheels by default. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. When wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 2 sērija | 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. | |||
| BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine: Pretty reliable engine with great durability. Overall, the chains are more reliable than on BMW N-series engines. However, they do tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs good quality fuel, ... More about BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.63 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW X1 and Kia Sportage are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 564 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1550 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. BMW X1 has 59 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW X1 is 0.6 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`145 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW X1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 200 | 10 800 | |
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