Hyundai ix35 (LM) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

2010–2015 vs 2010–2015 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: ix35 (LM) 4,410 mm, Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: ix35 (LM) 591 l, Sportage III (SL) 564 l.
Lowest consumption: ix35 (LM) 5.5 l/100 km, Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: ix35 (LM) 85–135 kW, Sportage III (SL) 85–135 kW.
Standard equipment: ix35 (LM) 26 items (Classic), Sportage III (SL) 35 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai ix35 (LM)2010–2015 · 14 engines · Classic, Comfort, Style, PremiumSpecifications →Listings →

Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015 · 10 engines · LX, EX, GT-Line, AttractSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai ix35 (LM)2010–2015no listings	Kia Sportage III (SL)2010–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,410 mm	Length4,440 mm
Width	Width1,820 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,655 mm–1,660 mm	Height1,635 mm–1,640 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,640 mm	Wheelbase2,640 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance170 mm–175 mm	Ground clearance172 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume465 l–591 l	Trunk volume465 l–564 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,393 kg–1,640 kg	Curb weight1,415 kg–1,735 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank58 l	Fuel tank58 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2010–2015
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines14	Number of engines10
Power	Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)	Power85–135 kW (116–184 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 CRDi 115
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 2.0 CRDi 4WD (184 hp)	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 2.0 CRDi 184 AT
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed196 km/h
Trim levelsClassic · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim26 · Classic	Items in the base trim35 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim38 · Premium	Items in the top trim43 · GT-Line
Equipment · Comfort6 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows—	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 5
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port—	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 9
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai ix35 (LM) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

Length: Kia Sportage III (SL) 4,440 mm, Hyundai ix35 (LM) 4,410 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,640 vs 2,640 mm. Boot: 564 vs 591 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai ix35 (LM) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

The most frugal Hyundai ix35 (LM) uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi); the most frugal Kia Sportage III (SL) 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 CRDi 115).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai ix35 (LM) or Kia Sportage III (SL)?

The strongest Hyundai ix35 (LM) makes 135 kW (184 hp) (2.0 CRDi 4WD (184 hp)); the strongest Kia Sportage III (SL) 135 kW (184 hp) (2.0 CRDi 184 AT).

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