Kia Sportage 2016 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 116 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 170 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1470 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW X1 2015: This generation BMW has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive system which sends 100% of the torque to the front wheels by default. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. When wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Used also on BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 4 cm longer than the BMW X1, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 491 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Sportage has 14 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.8 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW X1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 15 000 | |
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