Kia Sportage 2018 vs Cupra Formentor 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Kia Sportage) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Cupra Formentor) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 27 HP more power than Cupra Formentor, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Cupra Formentor. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 1.9 | |
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The Cupra Formentor is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Sportage consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Cupra Formentor, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 2100 km in combined cycle | |
| Cupra Formentor 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.51 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 2 cm longer than the Cupra Formentor, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Sportage is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1415 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 158 litres more trunk space than the Cupra Formentor. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 77 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.4 metres less than that of the Cupra Formentor, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 800 | 31 600 | |
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