Volkswagen Arteon 2019 vs Kia Stinger 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 268 HP | 255 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Arteon engine produces 13 HP more power than Kia Stinger, but torque is 3 NM less than Kia Stinger. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Kia Stinger is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Arteon consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Stinger, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Arteon could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Arteon) 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: | 138 mm (5.4 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Arteon is larger. Volkswagen Arteon is 3 cm longer than the Kia Stinger, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Arteon is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 770 litres | 406 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1557 litres | 1114 litres | |
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Volkswagen Arteon has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Arteon has 364 litres more trunk space than the Kia Stinger. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Arteon (by 443 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Arteon is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Stinger, which means Volkswagen Arteon can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`185 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`658 kg | 1`642 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 492 kg | 543 kg | |
| Volkswagen Arteon load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem less than Kia Stinger. Therefore, Kia Stinger is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 20 400 | |
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