Kia Sportage 2010 vs Hyundai ix35 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 13 HP more power than Hyundai ix35, but torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.5 | |
| Kia Sportage consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, 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. Hyundai ix35 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. | |||
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 | 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`980 | |
| 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 (€): | 8800 | 7800 | |
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