Renault Koleos 2013 vs Kia Sportage 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Renault Koleos engine produces 58 HP more power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Kia Sportage. Despite the higher power, Renault Koleos reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Kia Sportage is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Renault Koleos consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Renault Koleos could require 435 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Renault Koleos consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1470 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sportage 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Opel Vivaro | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, 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 Koleos might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Renault Koleos 2013 2.0 engine: The engine has a good power to fuel consumption ratio and, with careful maintenance, a long service life. The most common problems with these engines are with the fuel injection system and lubrication. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.64 m | |
| Renault Koleos is 4 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, width is practically the same , while the height of Renault Koleos is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 491 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1380 litres | no data | |
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Kia Sportage has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Renault Koleos has 41 litres less trunk space than the Kia Sportage. This could mean that the Renault Koleos uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Koleos is 1 metres more than that of the Kia Sportage, which means Renault Koleos can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`300 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Sportage is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Koleos scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 12 000 | |
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