The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (17 - 18) vs. KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD (15 - 16)
€ 28,700
€ 20,600
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI.
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
63.1
72.5
79.7
64.4
73
80.9
72.5 in
Width
73 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.9 in
63.1 in
Height
64.4 in
103.9
172.5
103.9
174.8
172.5 in
Length
174.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4253 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %
General
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
NU
Generation
SL
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
133 hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Performance
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
20.75 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
35 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
503 mi
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
575 mi
503 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
128.7 kWh
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
102.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Karoq 1.5 TSI ACT
KIA Sportage 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1182 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft
46.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
