Kia Sportage 2018 vs Ford Kuga 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sportage) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Ford Kuga) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Kuga, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Ford Kuga. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.6 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Kuga. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sportage 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 | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento, Hyundai ix35 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.69 m | |
| Kia Sportage is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Kuga, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 456 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1428 litres | no data | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 10 litres more trunk space than the Ford Kuga. The Ford Kuga may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Kuga, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Ford Kuga scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Kia Sportage has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Ford Kuga, so Kia Sportage quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 000 | 13 600 | |
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