Kia Sportage 2018 vs BMW X1 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 20 HP more power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 50 NM more than BMW X1. Despite the higher power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 51 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 183 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, BMW X1 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 BMW X1 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from seven 4x4 versions of BMW X1 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including BMW 1 sērija, BMW 2 sērija | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Sportage 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.60 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 4 cm longer than the BMW X1, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1469 litres | 1550 litres | |
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BMW X1 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Sportage has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW X1. This could mean that the Kia Sportage uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW X1 (by 81 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.4 metres less than that of the BMW X1, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`210 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 400 | 29 200 | |
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