The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16) vs. Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 27,100
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT.
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
64.4
73
80.9
63.1
72.5
79.7
73 in
Width
72.5 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
64.4 in
Height
63.1 in
103.9
174.8
103.9
172.5
174.8 in
Length
172.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3038 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4224 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
SL
Generation
NU
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
133 hp
148 hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
22.87 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
44 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
29 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
575 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
503 mi
575 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
128.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1186 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.2 cu ft
