Kia Stinger 2017 vs Audi A3 2004
| 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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Kia Stinger is more dynamic to drive. Kia Stinger engine produces 60 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Kia Stinger reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
| By specification Kia Stinger consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Stinger could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 840 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Stinger 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 A3) 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) | 113 mm (4.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Stinger can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Stinger version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from four 4x4 versions of Kia Stinger 2017 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
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: | 7 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
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Kia Stinger is larger, but slightly lower. Kia Stinger is 54 cm longer than the Audi A3, 11 cm wider, while the height of Kia Stinger is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 406 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1114 litres | 1120 litres | |
| Kia Stinger has 36 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 6 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Stinger is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Kia Stinger can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 3200 | |
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