Comparison - Kia Sportage SX Turbo 2021 - vs - BMW iX Flow 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
$
35,150
Updated: 
08 Feb 2019
$
49,900
Updated: 
26 Aug 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2024
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Shiftable Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
16.40gals
14.30gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
Pacific Blue
#4F5866
Steel Gray
#ADB0B3
Hyper Red
#9E212B
Burnished Copper
#965F3C
Black Cherry
#020202
Snow White Pearl
#FEFFFF
Sparkling Silver
#A5A6A8
Color: 
Alpine White
#EEEEEE
Black Sapphire Metallic
#0F0F0F
Portimao Blue Metallic
#334578
Storm Bay Metallic
#7D8488
Frozen Pure Grey Metallic
#AAAEB2
Blue Bay Lagoon Metallic
#28636F
Cape York Green Metallic
#808F96
Space Silver Metallic
#CDCFCE

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

The 2020 Kia Sportage ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.1 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 23 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable ride
Composed handling
Intuitive infotainment system
Roomy cabin with handsome materials

Cons
Below-average fuel economy estimates
Less cargo room than rivals

By: 
usnews.com

The 2021 Kia Sportage hits with value and looks even if its performance and fuel economy slightly miss.

Pros
Good looks
Value at lower ends
Good safety equipment and results
Great warranty

Cons
Poor fuel economy
Adequate performance
Outward vision isn’t great
Not as spacious as some

By: 
thecarconnection.com

S Sunroof and Premium packages are no longer available.Nightfall Edition and Nightfall Edition Premium packages take their place.

Pros
Smooth ride
Spacious front and rear seating
Attractive dashboard layout with appealing features
Quiet interior at highway speeds

Cons
Lower fuel economy than some top rivals
Relatively modest cargo capacity

By: 
edmunds.com

For 2020, Kia tweaks the Sportage's already bold styling and adds more standard and optional features. While the exterior revisions aren't transformative, they give the Sportage a fresher and more assertive look than the previous year. Along with a new S trim level and different wheel designs, the interior receives some new content. Upgraded leatherette seats and wireless charging are now optional. Likewise, every cabin features an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability as well as an updated steering wheel and air-vent surrounds. The Sportage also adds more driver assists that include automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology, driver-attention warning, pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping assist.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Nicely equipped from the base model up,
cabin is spacious for its class,
refined driving demeanor.

Cons
Vague steering,
all-digital dashboard may not appeal to everyone,
noticeable turbo lag with entry-level turbo four.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
19.00mpg
25.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
24.00mpg
34.00mpg
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
2.00L
Torque: 
260ft-lbs
at 1 450rpm
295ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
237hp
at 6 000rpm
308hp
at 6 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
34.80Feet
38.40Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Transmission, Cruise And Audio Controls On Steering Wheel
multi-function M Sport steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Heated Steering Wheel
Universal Remote Transmitter (For Garage Door, Security System, Etc.)
Keyless Ignition
Leather Steering Wheel
Dynamic Cruise Control
Leather steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
176.40in
177.40in
Width: 
73.00in
72.60in
Height: 
65.20in
64.60in
Ground Clearance: 
6.80in
Front Track: 
63.30in
62.40in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
62.50in
Wheel Base: 
105.10in
106.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.60
42.10
Rear Head Room: 
37.90
39.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.50in
40.40in
Rear leg room: 
38.20in
37.00in
Front Hip Room: 
54.30in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.10in
56.10in
Rear Hip Room: 
51.20in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.10in
55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
60.10cu.ft
46.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
30.70cu.ft
25.70cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
28.00degrees
Angle of Departure: 
24.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3765.00lbs
3790.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
no
Clock: 
yes
no
Trip computer: 
yes
no
Techometer: 
yes
no
Compass: 
yes
no

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
1 one-touch power windows
Heated mirrors
Hands-free entry
Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows
Proximity Key For Push Button Start Only
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power front windows with "one-touch" up/down operation
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
8 -way power driver seat
8 -way power passenger seat
Bucket front seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable passenger seat
Leather
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
Ventilated Driver Seat
Ventilated Passenger Seat
8-Way Driver Seat
8-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Fold Flat
Sport Seats
Power front seats including 1-way manual headrests and memory system for driver's seat and exterior mirror positions
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Rear ventilation ducts
Reclining rear seats
Split-folding rear seatback
Folding center armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Front stabilizer bar
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Rear Suspension: 
Rear stabilizer bar
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Suspension Info: 
Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
yes
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Electrochromatic Inside Rearview Mirror
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
Turn Signal In Mirrors
Multi-zone Climate Control including micro-filter and automatic air recirculation

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
8 Total Speakers
320 Watts Stereo Output
Harman/Kardon Premium Brand Speakers
3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service
Satellite Radio W/Real Time Traffic Satellite Radio
Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control
USB Connection
1 Subwoofer(S)
Surround Audio Surround Audio (Discrete)
12 speakers
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ Compatibility
USB audio connection and hands-free Bluetooth® wireless technology including Audio Streaming
Wireless Device Charging

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Extended sunroof
Fixed glass rear sunroof
One-touch power sunroof
Privacy glass
Rear window wiper
Roof rack
Variable intermittent wipers
Privacy glass
Automatic-dimming interior rear-view mirror and driver's-side exterior mirror
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
19 X 7.5 In.
19 X 8
Wheels more: 
Inside mounted spare tire
Temporary spare tire
All season tires
Spare Wheel Material
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19
Width: 
245.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
45
Diameter: 
R19

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Rear height adjustable headrests
Turn signal mirrors
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Post-collision safety system
Rear Center 3-Point Belt
Blind Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System
LED Headlamp
Pre-Collision Safety System
Collision Mitigation-Front
Active Blind Spot Detection
Lane Departure Warning
Frontal Collision Warning w/City Collision Mitigation
Speed Limit Assistant

Options

Packages: 
SX Turbo Beige Interior Color Package
Exterior Options: 
Mud Guards
Cross Bars
Rear Bumper Applique
Paint Protection Package
Wheel Locks
Tow Hitch
Interior Options: 
Cargo Tray
Interior Light Kit
Dual USB Charger
Cargo Mat
Cargo Net
Cargo Cover
Carpet Floor Mats
Illuminated Door Scuff Plates

Colors

Interior Colors: 
Color: 
Black, leather
#000000
Beige, leather
#BB9272
Gray, leather
#9B9B9B