Opel Grandland 2017 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
|
Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Opel Grandland engine produces 47 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Opel Grandland reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
|
The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Grandland consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Opel Grandland over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Grandland consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Grandland 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland 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 Opel Grandland 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 Opel Grandland engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | 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. | |||
| Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Grandland and Kia Sportage are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 514 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1652 litres | 1492 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Grandland is 0.5 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Opel Grandland can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`295 kg | 1`562 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 638 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Opel Grandland has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Opel Grandland, so Opel Grandland quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 21 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Opel Grandland has
|
Kia Sportage has
| |