Renault Kadjar 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 159 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Renault Kadjar is more dynamic to drive. Renault Kadjar engine produces 9 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 78 NM more than Kia Sportage. Thanks to more power Renault Kadjar reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 182 mm (7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Renault Kadjar 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 Renault Kadjar version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Renault Kadjar 2018 1.3 engine: The engine is reliable. However, in the event of problems, getting spare parts and repairs can be difficult. Fuel consumption is reasonable, and the engine is not too demanding on fuel quality. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Renault Kadjar and Kia Sportage are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 472 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1478 litres | no data | |
| Renault Kadjar has 19 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Kadjar is 0.1 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`918 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Renault Kadjar has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Sportage has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Renault Kadjar, so Renault Kadjar quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 22 400 | |
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