Kia Sportage 2010 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage and Hyundai ix35 have the same engine power, but Kia Sportage torque is 1 NM more than Hyundai ix35. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 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 | 1.66 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 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1353 litres | 1436 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai ix35 (by 83 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`830 | |
| 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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