Kia Sportage 2016 vs Audi Q3 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 75 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.6 | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage and Audi Q3 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1525 litres | |
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Audi Q3 has more luggage space. Kia Sportage has 39 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`280 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi Q3 scores higher in safety tests. The Audi Q3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 32 000 | |
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