Kia Sportage 2011 vs Hyundai ix35 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 48 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 62 NM more than Hyundai ix35. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai ix35 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 16 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 3 cm longer than the Hyundai ix35, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1353 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sportage has 27 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. This could mean that the Kia Sportage uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | below average | |
| Hyundai ix35 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Kia Sportage, so Hyundai ix35 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7400 | |
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