Kia Sportage 2011 vs Jeep Patriot 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 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 (Jeep Patriot) 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 10 HP more power than Jeep Patriot, whereas torque is 159 NM more than Jeep Patriot. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Patriot, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 720 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 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 6 other car models, including Dodge Caliber, Dodge Avenger, Chrysler Sebring, Jeep Compass | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Patriot 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 2011 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 2011 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.64 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 3 cm longer than the Jeep Patriot, 10 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 652 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1353 litres | 1777 litres | |
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Jeep Patriot has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sportage has 88 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Patriot. 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 Jeep Patriot (by 424 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5600 | |
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