Technical specifications
| Clear list | Kia Sportage | Ford Kuga |
| Totals | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| Mark | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD | Kuga 1.5 TDCi |
| Year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Number of doors/seats | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Body type | Wagon | Wagon |
| Unladen Weight | 1415 | 1591 (1605) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 2000 | 2100 (2100) |
| Top Speed, km/h | 182 | 173 (171) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 11.5 | 12.7 (12.4) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 491/1480 | 456/1603 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| Length | 4485 | 4531 |
| Width | 1855 | 1838 |
| Height | 1645 | 1694 |
| Wheelbase | 2670 | 2690 |
| Front/rear Track | 1625/1636 | 1573/1583 |
| Ground clearance | 172 | - |
| Engine specifications | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| Type | Gasoline Direct Injection | turbo diesel Common Rail |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1591 | 1499 |
| Compression ratio | 11 | 16 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 77x85.4 | 73.5x88.3 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 132/6300 | 120/3500 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 161/4850 | 270/1750-2000 |
| Transmission specifications | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic PowerShift |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | multi-link suspensions |
| Tire Size | 215/70 R16, 225/60 R17 | 235/55 R17 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET41 d67.1
| 5x108 ET50 d63.3
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| Brakes specifications | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Kia Sportage 1.6 GDI 2WD × | Ford Kuga 1.5 TDCi × |
| City | 8.2 | 4.8 (5.1) |
| Highway | 6.4 | 4.2 (4.6) |
| Combined | 7.2 | 4.4 (4.8) |
| Fuel | 95 | Diesel |
| Tank, L | 62 | 60 |
| Clear list | Kia Sportage | Ford Kuga |
