Kia Sportage SL 1.7
85 kW116 PS114 hp260 Nm2010–2015
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- Power
- 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp
- Torque
- 260 Nm 192 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 12.3 s
- Fuel consumption
- 5.3 l/100 km
- Kerb weight
- 1,490 kg
- Boot volume
- 465 l
Under the bonnet of the Kia Sportage SL 1.7 diesel sits a 1.7-litre diesel engine, good for 85 kW (116 PS) and 260 Nm of torque. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the Sportage SL 1.7 diesel's drive to the front wheels.
Of the 3 diesel versions in the Sportage SL line-up, the Sportage SL 1.7 diesel is the entry diesel version — the 2.0 CRDi diesel (from MY2011) (135 kW) delivers 59% more. The Sportage SL 1.7 diesel is also the most economical (5.3 l/100 km). The car needs 12.3 s to reach 100 km/h, reaches 173 km/h, weighs 1,490 kg and has 78 PS per tonne to work with. To see how it measures up, compare the Sportage SL 1.7 diesel with the Hyundai Tucson or the Nissan Qashqai.
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Engine
| Fuel | Diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,700 cm³ 1.7 l · 104 cu in |
| Power | 85 kW 116 PS · 114 hp |
| Torque | 260 Nm 192 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 12.3 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 173 km/h 107 mph |
| Fuel consumption | 5.3 l/100 km 53.3 mpg UK · 44.4 mpg US |
| CO₂ emissions | 139 g/km |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,440 mm 174.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,855 mm 73.0 in |
| Height | 1,635 mm 64.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,640 mm 103.9 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,490 kg 3,285 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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