The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD DCT7 (17 - 18) vs. Audi Q3 2.0 TDI quattro (15 - 18)
€ 31,400

€ 35,700

€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Audi Q3 2.0 TDI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
64.4
73
82.1
62.6
72.1
79.5
73 in
Width
72.1 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
64.4 in
Height
62.6 in
105.1
176.4
102.5
172.8
176.4 in
Length
172.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.5 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
3382 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
6.76 %

General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
QL
Generation
8U
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CUVC, DFTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
148 hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19.33 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
48 mpg
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
514 mi
Range
812 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
514 mi
812 mi
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
100.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
142.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
Audi Q3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1402 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.7 cu ft