Kia Sportage 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 159 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 18 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, but torque is 5 NM less than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| 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) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Renault Kadjar 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.61 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage and Renault Kadjar are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1478 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 31 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 14 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.3 metres more than that of the Renault Kadjar. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`918 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 17 000 | |
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