Kia Sportage 2018 vs Audi Q3 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi Q3, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.6 | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Audi Q3 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 Audi Q3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine: The diesel engine is highly reliable when properly maintained, offering an excellent balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, it has several important characteristics and issues that should be ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1428 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Kia Sportage has 64 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q3 (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`280 | |
| 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: | low | high | |
| 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 (€): | 21 600 | 27 400 | |
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