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Welcome to the Fiat 500X vs Kia Sportage comparison. New for 2016 the Kia Sportage is currently one of best SUVs at the moment but not a favorite for a number of reasons including price. The Fiat 500X has been for sale for a little while but as our latest drive experience shows that it is a pretty good SUV.
Fiat 500X vs Kia Sportage exterior comparison: The two are opposites in a sense. The 500X is retro inspired but modernised and completely different from the sister car the Jeep Renegade! it’s a nice design relatively inoffensive but with plenty of traditional Fiat inspired styling. The Sportage while based on the Hyundai Tucson has a few design changes and just enough to differentiate the two models. The Sportage however has taken the modern Euro look which does standout compared to existing SUVs in the under $50,000 class. As a result we like both for different reasons.
Fiat 500X vs Kia Sportage interior comparison: Once again the interior styles differ, the Sportage is more Euro formal, with nice materials and generally flat finish with some metal like highlights that look good. The Fiat 500X as we said before does not feel overly high end more family friendly but overall it does look good and different from most of it competitors in the class. We would almost call the interior design fun compared the Sportage. In the end we like both for difference reasons ignoring the size difference.
Fiat 500X vs Kia Sportage engines and technology comparison: We can only judge this fairly on which one costs less for the money and the Fiat 500X is easily the winner. The 500X has a good 1.4 litre turbo petrol engine tad does match the diesel offered by the Sportage and it delivers it is a more sporty fashion aka fun. Safety systems and entertainment system is both SUVs are equal as they are optional dependent on which model you get.
Fiat 500X vs Kia Sportage drive comparison: N/A
The Fiat 500X vs Kia Sportage are good choices in the smallish SUV class. The 500X does offer brand chic but not very much admittedly while the Kia Sportage will always be viewed value of money choice at least until you see the price tag. If you like the Fiat 500X, only its reliability will make you pause for consideration as everything else is just about right. The Kia Sportage in top range trim does look and feel classy but it comes at a price, the models in the lower end of the range are expensive but at least the nicer interior softens the financial blow. In the end we’d pick the Fiat 500X because of it’s fair purchase price and some character.
| Fiat 500X | Kia Sportage |
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| Engines | |
| IL 4 Cylinder Turbo SOHC EFI VVT 1.4 Litre (1368cc) Claimed 125Kw @ 5500RPM Claimed 250Nm @ 2500RPM |
4 Cylinder Petrol 2 Litre (1999cc) DOHC EFI VVT Claimed 114Kw @ 6200RPM Claimed 192Nm @ 4000RPM |
| 4 Cylinder Petrol 2.4 Litre (2359cc) DOHC EFI Claimed 135Kw @ 6000RPM Claimed 237Nm @ 4000RPM |
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| 4 Cylinder Diesel 2.0 Litre (1995cc) DI Turbo DOHC EFI Claimed 136Kw @ 4000RPM Claimed 400Nm @ 1750RPM |
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| Weight | |
| Kerb weight FROM 1400 Kg Towing capacity up to 1300kg |
Kerb weight FROM 1556Kg Towing capacity up to 1600Kg |
| Fuel capacity & consumption | |
| Up to 48 litres IL4 Petrol 6.7 Lts per 100km AVG |
Up to 62 litres IL4 1.6 Turbo Petrol 7.7 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Petrol 7.9 litres per 100km IL4 2.0 Turbo Diesel 6.8 litres per 100km |
| Other specifications | |
| 9 speed Auto or 6 speed manual Overall height/width 1620/1796 Overall length/wheelbase 4276/2570 4WD system: FWD or AWD on demand ANCAP Safety: 5/5 |
6 speed Auto/manual and 7 speed Auto Overall height/width 1655/1855 Overall length/wheelbase 4480/2670 4WD system: On demand AWD or 2WD ANCAP Safety: 5/5 Tyre size: 245-45-19 or 225-60-17 |
| Capability | |
| Angle of: (degrees) Approach xx Departure xx Breakover xx Ground clearance (unloaded) mm Water Fording depth xxmm Max |
Angle of: (degrees) Approach ?? Departure ?? Breakover ?? Min ground clearance ??mm Water Fording depth ??mm Max |
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| Pricing | |
| 2016 $26,000 – 38,000 AUD | 2016 $28,990 – 45,990 AUD *Always check with the dealer for up to date pricing, specifications, on-road costs, accessories and specials etc.. everything as usual is subject to change! |