Kia Sportage 2011 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 382 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 44 HP more power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Honda CR-V. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2007: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
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 | 8 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 3 other car models, including Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Honda FR-V | |
| 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 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 Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 8 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1353 litres | 955 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Kia Sportage has 8 litres more trunk space than the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 398 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`140 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | Kia Sportage has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda CR-V, so Kia Sportage quality could be a bit better. | ||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 5000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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