Kia Sportage 1996 vs Nissan Terrano 1996

 
Kia Sportage
1996 - 1999
Nissan Terrano
1996 - 2000
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.4 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 128 HP118 HP
Torque: 175 NM191 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds14.3 seconds
Kia Sportage engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Terrano, but torque is 16 NM less than Nissan Terrano.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 12.612.3
Kia Sportage consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Terrano, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 45 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres80 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 470 km in combined cycle650 km in combined cycle
580 km on highway770 km on highway
Nissan Terrano 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 km520'000 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 Nissan Terrano engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 13 years11 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Carens, Kia Magentis, Kia ClarusUsed 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: yesno
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.

Dimensions

Length: 4.34 m4.66 m
Width: 1.73 m1.76 m
Height: 1.70 m1.85 m
Kia Sportage is smaller.
Kia Sportage is 32 cm shorter than the Nissan Terrano, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Sportage is 15 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 347 litres115 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1900 litres
Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 232 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Terrano. The Nissan Terrano may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Terrano.
Gross weight (kg): 1`8002`800
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 18002200
Pros and Cons: Kia Sportage has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Nissan Terrano has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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