Kia Sportage 2018 vs Opel Mokka 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 132 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 161 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 17 HP more power than Opel Mokka, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Opel Mokka. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
| 780 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 158 mm (6.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from ten 4x4 versions of Kia Sportage 2018 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Used also on Opel Astra | |
| 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. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Kia Sportage 2018 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.66 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Sportage is 21 cm longer than the Opel Mokka, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 356 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | 1372 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 147 litres more trunk space than the Opel Mokka. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 120 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Mokka. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`959 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Opel Mokka scores higher in safety tests. The Opel Mokka scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Opel Mokka has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Opel Mokka, so Opel Mokka quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 8000 | |
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