Is a Kia Sportage bigger than an ASX?

Is a Kia Sportage bigger than an ASX?

If you take a snapshot of the Australian mid-size SUV market, it becomes apparent that the Kia Sportage is an oft-overlooked option in a sea of storied Japanese nameplates….Kia Sportage.

What does Crdi mean on a Kia Sportage?

A CRDI abbreviation stands for Common Rail Direct Injection and is used by Hyundai Motor Group for their proprietary diesel engines with Common Rail direct fuel injection. CRDI engines are turbocharged power units installed on Hyundai and Kia vehicles.

Is the Sportage underpowered?

Owner Review Reported very poor MPG to the sales team of KIA and the fact that the car for its size as a 1.6 Petrol (Non Turbo) was very underpowered.

Is CRDi engine good?

CRDi diesel engine produces significantly less smoke and tolerable emissions. Better Fuel Mileage: Utilising a common rail for fuel delivery, CRDi engine are not gas guzzlers anymore. They provide great mileage which is how they outrank petrol engines in terms of fuel economy.

What does CRDi mean on Kia?

common rail direct injection
Kia’s common rail direct injection (CRDi) diesel engine features precision, high-pressure fuel injection via an electronic control system that enhances efficiency and power.

Is the Kia Sportage fast?

When fitted with the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and front-wheel drive, it’s the quickest model in the range on paper. It’ll get from 0-60mph in 8.6 seconds and go on to a top speed of 127mph. When equipped with front-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox, 0-60mph takes 8.9 seconds.

Do Kia Sportage have a lot of problems?

Transmission Troubles Owners of varying Sportage model years have complained that their SUV developed transmission issues. Starting with the 2000 Kia Sportage, various model years can develop a problem that keeps their check engine light turned off.