Kia Stinger 2017 vs Volkswagen Arteon 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Arteon, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Volkswagen Arteon. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Arteon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Stinger consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Arteon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Stinger could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1460 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Arteon gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Arteon) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Kia Stinger is smaller. Kia Stinger is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Arteon, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Stinger is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 563 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1114 litres | 1557 litres | |
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Volkswagen Arteon has more luggage space. Kia Stinger has 157 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Arteon. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Arteon (by 443 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Arteon, which means Kia Stinger can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`260 kg | 2`170 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`735 kg | 1`643 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 527 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 19 200 | 20 800 | |
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