Kia Sportage 2021 vs Cupra Ateca 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Sportage) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Cupra Ateca) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Kia Sportage engine produces 14 HP less power than Cupra Ateca, but torque is 70 NM more than Cupra Ateca. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Kia Sportage has 4x4: Under typical circumstances, the AWD system directs 95% of power to the front wheels and 5% to the rear, but it can automatically adjust this distribution as needed to maintain grip. A dedicated "lock" function enables a balanced 50/50 torque split between the front and rear wheels at speeds up to 30 km/h, offering a driving experience similar to traditional 4x4 systems. Additionally, the Sportage includes a "Terrain Mode" that optimizes performance on surfaces like mud, snow, and sand. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.62 m | |
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Kia Sportage is larger. Kia Sportage is 13 cm longer than the Cupra Ateca, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 526 litres | 510 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1715 litres | no data | |
| Kia Sportage has 16 litres more trunk space than the Cupra Ateca. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`601 kg | 1`343 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 624 kg | 597 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 000 | 32 600 | |
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