Kia Sportage 2018 vs Volvo XC40 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo XC40, but torque is 85 NM less than Volvo XC40. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC40 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 Volvo XC40, 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 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo XC40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 6 cm longer than the Volvo XC40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 43 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volvo XC40, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`240 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo XC40 scores higher in safety tests. The Volvo XC40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 24 200 | |
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