Mitsubishi ASX 2019 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 154 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi ASX engine produces 60 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 111 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi ASX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 63 litres | 62 litres | |
| 900 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mitsubishi ASX 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 Mitsubishi ASX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mitsubishi ASX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.37 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.64 m | 1.65 m | |
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Mitsubishi ASX is smaller. Mitsubishi ASX is 12 cm shorter than the Kia Sportage, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 384 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1206 litres | 1492 litres | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Mitsubishi ASX has 119 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sportage (by 286 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi ASX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Mitsubishi ASX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 2`170 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mitsubishi ASX has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mitsubishi ASX, so Mitsubishi ASX quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 600 | 22 400 | |
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