Kia Sportage 2014 vs Honda CR-V 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 164 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 15 HP less power than Honda CR-V, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Honda CR-V. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Kia Sportage over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sportage gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Kia Sportage 2014 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 2014 1.6 engine Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors. Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.69 m | |
| Kia Sportage is 13 cm shorter than the Honda CR-V, 4 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 589 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1669 litres | |
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Honda CR-V has more luggage space. Kia Sportage has 25 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 1 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Kia Sportage can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`100 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sportage is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Sportage scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Honda CR-V has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Honda CR-V, so Honda CR-V quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 11 600 | |
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