Kia Sportage 2018 vs Renault Kadjar 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 20 HP more power than Renault Kadjar, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Renault Kadjar. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Kadjar might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Renault Kadjar 2018 1.5 engine | |||
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: | 480 litres | 472 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1469 litres | 1478 litres | |
| Kia Sportage has 8 litres more trunk space than the Renault Kadjar. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Renault Kadjar (by 9 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`210 | 1`994 | |
| 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 (€): | 21 600 | 17 800 | |
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