Kia Sportage 2016 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage 2016 engine produces 90 HP more power than Kia Sportage 2018, whereas torque is 161 NM more than Kia Sportage 2018. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 7.9 | |
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The Kia Sportage 2018 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage 2016 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage 2018, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage 2016 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage 2018 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 163 mm (6.4 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage 2018 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Sportage 2018 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of Kia Sportage 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Kia Sportage 2018 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: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage 2016 and Kia Sportage 2018 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 869 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1702 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage 2016 has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage 2016 has 378 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage 2018. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`060 | |
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| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 22 400 | |
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