Kia Sportage 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 75 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 13 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 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2015 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 4 cm longer than the Renault Kadjar, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1428 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Sportage has 6 litres less trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. 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 Renault Kadjar (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.1 metres less than that of the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`943 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sportage is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 11 000 | |
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