Kia Sportage 2010 vs Hyundai ix35 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sportage) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai ix35) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 19 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, but torque is 95 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai ix35 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai ix35 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| The Hyundai ix35 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 2010 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Sportage 2010 1.6 engine | |||
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 | 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 | 2`140 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai ix35 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai ix35, so Hyundai ix35 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 10 200 | |
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