Kia Stinger 2017 vs Audi A7 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 200 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 4 HP less power than Audi A7, but torque is 40 NM more than Audi A7. Despite less power, Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.9 | |
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The Audi A7 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Stinger consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A7, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Stinger could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1280 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Audi A7 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A7) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Kia Stinger) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A7 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.97 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia Stinger is smaller. Kia Stinger is 14 cm shorter than the Audi A7, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Stinger is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 535 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1114 litres | no data | |
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Audi A7 has more luggage space. Kia Stinger has 129 litres less trunk space than the Audi A7. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A7, which means Kia Stinger can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 2`375 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Kia Stinger scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 49 400 | |
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