Comparison - Kia Sportage EX 2018 - vs - SsangYong Rexton ELX 2018

Suv one:

Kia Sportage EX 2018

General

Other Names:

Also called:

Kia KX5

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

27,900

Updated:

03 Sep 2018

49,649

Converted from British Pound

Updated:

07 Jan 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Four Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

7-speed Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.40gals

21.13gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Black Cherry

#6E7377

Burnished Copper

#97775D

Hyper Red

#A93341

Mineral Silver

#8D8D90

Pacific Blue

#3C4D5D

Snow White Pearl

#B3B2B7

Sparkling Silver

#7A797E

Color:

Grand White

#D0D4D7

Silent Silver

#9AA3AA

Jazz Brown

#70665D

Dandy Blue

#3F537F

Space Black

#424B52

Techno Grey

#656A6E

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

There’s a lot to like about the sharp-handling, attractive 2018 Kia Sportage, even if its fuel economy doesn’t impress.

Pros
Distinctive styling
Great ride and handling
Optional turbo power
Quality feel inside
Stellar infotainment

Cons
Lousy fuel economy
Styling not for everyone
So-so visibility
Limited configurability

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Kia Sportage ranked #4 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Kia Sportage has a score of 8.6 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 22 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Premium interior
Two rows of spacious seats
Agile handling and smooth ride
Excellent warranty and predicted reliability rating

Cons
Unimpressive engines
Below-average fuel economy
Smaller cargo hold than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The Sportage stands pat with its unmistakable front-end styling and steadfast powertrain duo for 2018. Instead of changing those, Kia has extended some of its active safety features to lower trims, upgraded several standard features, and reshuffled the contents of option packages.

Pros
Audi-like interior,
long list of features,
speedy turbo engine.

Cons
Poor fuel economy,
limited cargo space,
love-it-or-hate-it styling.

By:

caranddriver.com

Genuinely capable 4x4 can seat seven and tow big loads.

PROS
Tough, rugged and reliable workhorse
Far better than previous model
Huge boot in five-seat mode
Seven-seat version available
CONS
Ride can be choppy
Not much engine/gearbox choice
Relatively unknown brand
Low fuel economy and high tax

By:

parkers.co.uk

The Rexton is a well-priced SUV that has a lot of boot space for the money and can carry seven people.
Reviews are fairly poor though since it’s not good to drive, noisy and has a dull image. It is one of the cheapest ways to move large loads and more people than usual however, so if you’re in that market then it’s worth a look.

Pros
Good off-road
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Poor ride
Noisy
Outdated

By:

carwow.co.uk

The Rexton’s four-wheel drive system spends most of its life driving the rear wheels only, diverting power to the front when conditions get more slippery. In most of the cars sold in the UK it will be controlled through a Mercedes-sourced seven-speed automatic transmission - but a six-speed manual is likely to be offered on entry-level editions.
The dashboard has a clean look - again, with some cues from the Tivoli - but cross-stitched material panels and Nappa leather add a touch of luxury. The equipment on offer will include dual-zone climate control, a powered rear tailgate that opens automatically when the keyholder has been standing behind it for three seconds, and a new level of safety kit for SsangYong, including nine airbags and rear cross-traffic alert.

By:

autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Premium Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

21.00mpg

22.50mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

25.00mpg

33.50mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Diesel

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.40L

2.20L

Torque:

175ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

309ft-lbs

at 2 600rpm

Horsepower:

181hp

at 6 000rpm

178hp

at 4 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio And Cruise Controls On Steering Wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

176.40in

190.90in

Width:

73.00in

77.10in

Height:

65.20in

71.80in

Ground Clearance:

6.80in

9.80in

Front Track:

63.30in

64.50in

Rear Track:

63.80in

64.50in

Wheel Base:

105.10in

111.61in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.30

Rear Head Room:

39.10

Front Leg Room:

41.50in

Rear leg room:

38.20in

Front Hip Room:

54.30in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.10in

Rear Hip Room:

51.20in

Rear Shoulder room:

55.10in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

60.10cu.ft

63.70cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

2000lbs

1653lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

30.70cu.ft

22.00cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

28.00degrees

20.50degrees

Angle of Departure:

24.60degrees

22.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3739.00lbs

4922.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

1 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

Hands-free entry

power steering

12V DC power outlets (x3)

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

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

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

6-way power-adjustable front passanger seat

Driver’s seat position memory

Two tone leather seats

Front and rear seat warmers

Adjustable front seat headrests

Premium nappa leather seat upholstery

Rear Seats Features:

Folding center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Reclining rear seats

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

60:40 split and double folding 2nd-row seats with folding entre armrest

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

Double wishbone with coil spring

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Independent multi link coil spring

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Heated steering wheel

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Automatic air conditioning

Heated lower front windscreen

Lower windscreen wiper de-icer

Headlamp leveling

Intermittent rear wiper

Solar, noise-control windscreen

Automatic de-misting system

Air vents for rear seat passengers

Cabin air quality control system

Entertainment

DVD player:

yes

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months of provided satellite radio service

160 watts stero output

6 total speakers

USB connection

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

CD & RDS radio with iPod & Bluetooth connectivity

Remote audio controls

Six speakers

Kenwood Touch-screen Sat Nav, DAB MP3 CD/DVD with iPod & Bluetooth connectivity

Apple Car Play & Google Android Auto

HD 9.2" screen, TomTom navigation and rear-view camera

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc brakes

Vented disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

solid disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

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

Emergency Braking Assist

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Front & rear fog lights

Speed sensing door locks

Hill Descent Control (HDC)

ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

ISOFIX fitting to outer rear seats

Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) with Active Rollover Protection (ARP

High-strength-steel construction

Ultra-rigid Quad Frame for greater strength

Door impact beams for added protection from side collisions

Forward collision warning

Lane departure warning

Traffic sign recognition

Front seatbelt pre-tensioners

Anti-theft alarm with immobiliser

Visual VIN plate

Options

Packages:

EX Premium Package

EX Sport Appearance Package

Ex Awd Technology Package

Kenwood Touch-screen Sat Nav, DAB CD/DVD with iPod & Bluetooth connectivity

Metallic paint

Rear parking sensors

Exterior Options:

Mud Guards

Cross Bars

Bumper Applique

Paint Protection Package

Wheel Locks

Snow White Pearl Premium Paint

Tow Hitch

Interior Options:

Cargo Tray

Interior Light Kit

Cargo Mat

Cargo Net

Cargo Cover

Auto-Dimming Mirror W/Homelink And Compass

Interior Light Kit

Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Beige, leather

#BD9A7F

Black, leather

#070707

Brown, leather

#393129

Gray, leather

#A0A0A0

Grey, leather

#6A6A6A

Color:

#585C5F

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SsangYong Rexton ELX 2018

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Comparison - Kia Sportage EX 2018 - vs - SsangYong Rexton ELX 2018

General

Also called:

Kia KX5

Also called:

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Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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