Kia Sportage QL 1.6
97 kW132 PS130 hp161 Nm2015–2021
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- Power
- 97 kW 132 PS · 130 hp
- Torque
- 161 Nm 119 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Kerb weight
- 1,490 kg
- Boot volume
- 503 l
- Top speed
- 182 km/h
The Kia Sportage QL 1.6 petrol uses a 1.6-litre petrol engine rated at 97 kW (132 PS) and 161 Nm of torque. The Sportage QL 1.6 petrol has front-wheel drive.
This is the entry point among the 3 petrol versions of the Sportage QL; the range-topping 2.4 petrol (135 kW) has 39% more power. In figures, it sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.5 s, tops out at 182 km/h, tips the scales at 1,490 kg and has 89 PS per tonne to work with. To see how it measures up, compare the Sportage QL 1.6 petrol with the Hyundai Tucson or the Nissan Qashqai.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,600 cm³ 1.6 l · 98 cu in |
| Power | 97 kW 132 PS · 130 hp |
| Torque | 161 Nm 119 lb-ft |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 182 km/h 113 mph |
| CO₂ emissions | 159 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,480 mm 176.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,855 mm 73.0 in |
| Height | 1,635 mm 64.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm 105.1 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg 3,285 lb |
| Boot volume | 503 l 17.8 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 62 l 16.4 US gal |
Production
| Years | 2015–2021 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Sportage QL (2015–2021) |
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