Kia Sportage SL 1.6
99 kW135 PS133 hp164 Nm2010–2015
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- Power
- 99 kW 135 PS · 133 hp
- Torque
- 164 Nm 121 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 11.5 s
- Fuel consumption
- 6.8 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,380 kg
- Boot volume
- 465 l
The Kia Sportage SL 1.6 petrol produces 99 kW (135 PS) and 164 Nm of torque from a 1.6-litre petrol engine. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the Sportage SL 1.6 petrol's drive to the front wheels.
It opens the Sportage SL range: of the 4 petrol versions, it has the least power, and the 2.4 petrol (129 kW) offers 30% more. On top of that, it is the lightest (1,380 kg). According to our catalog data, the Sportage SL 1.6 petrol needs 11.5 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 178 km/h, averages 6.8 l/100 km and has 98 PS per tonne to work with. Rivals worth a side-by-side look against the Sportage SL 1.6 petrol: 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 | 99 kW 135 PS · 133 hp |
| Torque | 164 Nm 121 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 178 km/h 111 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 6.8 l/100 km 41.5 mpg UK · 34.6 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 158 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Kerb weight | 1,380 kg 3,042 lb |
|---|---|
| Boot volume | 465 l 16.4 cu ft |
| Fuel tank | 58 l 15.3 US gal |
Production
| Years | 2010–2015 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Sportage SL (2010–2015) |
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