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Kia Sportage I 2.0 i (95 Hp)
Overall Rating
Kia Sportage:
The Kia Sportage is a series of automobiles manufactured by the South Korean manufacturer Kia since 1993 through five generations. Initially a compact SUV built on a body-on-frame chassis, the second-generation Sportage transitioned to a car-based platform which placed it into the compact crossover SUV class, and was originally developed alongside the Hyundai Tucson and since the fifth-generation model launched in 2021, in two sizes with different wheelbase lengths for different markets, alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe and the Kia Sorento....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Overview:
Kia Sportage (I). With 157 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1420 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 18.4 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The first-generation Kia Sportage was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety features were basic for its era, lacking advanced driver aids common in later models.
2.0 i (95 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The least powerful petrol option, resulting in very sluggish acceleration and limited highway capability.
Fuel Economy
Despite lower power, fuel economy isn't significantly better than the 118 Hp version, making it less appealing.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Decent off-road capability (especially 4x4 models)
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Simple and robust mechanicals
- • Good ground clearance
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy (petrol engines)
- • Sluggish acceleration (especially lower power and automatic variants)
- • Dated safety features (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Lack of refinement on-road
- • Interior quality is basic
- • Rust can be an issue on older models
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(K00: 1994 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Kia |
| Model: | Sportage |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i (95 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 95 Hp @ 5000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 47.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 157 Nm @ 2500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | FE [Same engine] More details about the engine FE |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.3 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.6:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.5 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 18.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 18.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.9 kg/Hp, 66.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9 kg/Nm, 110.6 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 17.5 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1420 |
| Max. weight: | 1930 |
| Max load: | 510 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1570 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 373 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4315 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Width: | 1764 mm mm [34mm more] |
| Height: | 1650 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2650 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1440 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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