Kia Sportage 2018 vs Opel Grandland 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| 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: | 177 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 47 HP more power than Opel Grandland, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Opel Grandland. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Grandland. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Grandland 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland 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 Opel Grandland version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 250'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Grandland engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage and Opel Grandland are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 514 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1492 litres | 1652 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.5 metres less than that of the Opel Grandland, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`930 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`562 kg | 1`295 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 638 kg | 635 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 000 | 12 400 | |
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