Kia Sportage 2014 vs BMW X1 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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BMW X1 is a more dynamic driving. Kia Sportage engine produces 116 HP less power than BMW X1, whereas torque is 190 NM less than BMW X1. Due to the lower power, Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Kia Sportage consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW X1. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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BMW X1 2015: This generation BMW has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive system which sends 100% of the torque to the front wheels by default. The system analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster engagement when needed. When wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Used also on BMW X2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine: A fairly reliable engine with a long service life. On the whole, the chains are more reliable than in the BMW N-series engines, but they also have a tendency to stretch under heavy use. The engine needs to be ... More about BMW X1 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.63 m | 1.60 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage and BMW X1 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 564 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1550 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage capacity. Kia Sportage has 59 litres more trunk space than the BMW X1. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.6 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): | 1`940 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The BMW X1 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| BMW X1 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than BMW X1, so BMW X1 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 15 000 | |
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