Kia Sportage 2018 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 46 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 50 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The BMW X1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 770 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Used also on BMW X2 | |
| 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 BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2019 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 4 cm longer than the BMW X1, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1428 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Kia Sportage uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 122 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`672 kg | 1`575 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 578 kg | 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| 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 (€): | 21 000 | 28 600 | |
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