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Kia Sportage QL 1.7

85 kW116 PS114 hp2015–2021

diesel · 6-speed manual

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Kia Sportage QL
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Power
85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp
0–100 km/h
11.5 s
Fuel consumption
4.7 l/100 km
Kerb weight
1,425 kg
Boot volume
503 l
Top speed
176 km/h

The Kia Sportage QL 1.7 diesel uses a 1.7-litre diesel engine rated at 85 kW (116 PS). In the Sportage QL 1.7 diesel 85 kW, power reaches the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.

Of the 5 diesel versions in the Sportage QL line-up, the Sportage QL 1.7 diesel 85 kW is the entry diesel version - the 2.0 CRDi diesel (136 kW) delivers 60% more. On top of that, it is the most economical (4.7 l/100 km) and the lightest (1,425 kg). The car needs 11.5 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 176 km/h and has 81 PS per tonne to work with. To see how it measures up, compare the Sportage QL 1.7 diesel 85 kW with the Nissan Qashqai or the Ford Kuga.

Sportage QL 1.7 diesel 85 kW: measurable strengths

  • Lowest fuel consumption in the Sportage QL range: 4.7 l/100 km
  • Lightest version of the Sportage QL: 1,425 kg
  • Large boot: 503 l

Dimensions drawing

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    0 m1 m2 m3 m4 m5 m6 m1 m0 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft6 ft7 ft8 ft9 ft10 ft11 ft12 ft13 ft14 ft15 ft16 ft17 ft18 ft19 ft1 ft2 ft3 ft4 ft5 ftLength 4,480 mmLength 14 ft 8 in1,635 mm5 ft 4 inWheelbase 2,670 mmWheelbase 8 ft 9 inWidth 1,855 mmWidth 6 ft 1 in

    grid 500 mm1 ft Side view: dashed lines mark the axles

    Engine

    FuelDiesel
    Displacement1,700 cm³ 1.7 l · 104 cu in
    Power85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp

    Transmission

    GearboxManual
    Gears6
    DriveFront-wheel drive

    Performance

    0–100 km/h11.5 s 0–62 mph
    Top speed176 km/h 109 mph
    Fuel consumption4.7 l/100 km 60.1 mpg UK · 50.0 mpg US
    CO₂ emissions124 g/km

    Dimensions and weight

    Kerb weight1,425 kg 3,142 lb
    Boot volume503 l 17.8 cu ft
    Fuel tank62 l 16.4 US gal

    Production

    Years2015–2021
    GenerationSportage QL (2015–2021)

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