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Kia Sportage Soft Top I 2.0i 16V (128 Hp) Automatic
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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)
Soft Top I Overview:
Kia Sportage (Soft Top I). With 175 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1453 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 14.7 s). The top speed reaches 172 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0i 16V (128 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The automatic transmission provides convenience but slightly dulls the performance, making it less engaging than the manual.
Fuel Economy
Similar high fuel consumption to the manual, with the automatic potentially adding to the running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Affordable purchase price
- • Capable off-road performance
- • Simple, robust mechanics
- • Practical soft-top option
- • Spacious interior for its class
Cons:
- • Poor safety rating (Euro NCAP)
- • High fuel consumption (petrol models)
- • Sluggish on-road performance
- • Dated interior and features
- • 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: | Soft Top I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0i 16V (128 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2006 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 128 Hp @ 5300 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 64.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 175 Nm @ 4700 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: | 4 |
| 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: | 9.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 172 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.4 kg/Hp, 88.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.3 kg/Nm, 120.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1453 |
| Max. weight: | 1850 |
| Max load: | 397 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1032 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 247 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4025 mm mm [220mm less] |
| Width: | 1764 mm mm [34mm more] |
| Height: | 1650 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2360 mm mm [290mm less] |
| Front track: | 1440 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1440 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Spring Strut |
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