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Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

1993–2004 vs 1990–2016 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

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Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004 · 8 engines · Base, LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →
Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016 · 4 engines · Base / Hard Top, County Station Wagon, XS, AdventureSpecifications →Listings →
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Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004no listings
Land Rover Defender (classic)1990–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length4,135 mm–4,340 mmLength3,883 mm–4,599 mm
Width1,730 mm–1,735 mmWidth1,790 mm
Height1,650 mmHeight1,996 mm–2,035 mm
Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,650 mmWheelbase2,360 mm–2,794 mm
Ground clearance195 mm–200 mmGround clearance215 mm
Trunk volume380 lTrunk volume700 l–1,035 l
Curb weight1,450 kg–1,620 kgCurb weight1,785 kg–2,055 kg
Fuel tank55 l–60 lFuel tank60 l–79 l
Engines
Production years1993–2004Production years1990–2016
Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines8Number of engines4
Power46–95 kW (63–129 hp)Power83–90 kW (113–122 hp)
Displacement (l)2.0–2.2Displacement (l)2.2–2.5
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TDLowest consumption10.5 l/100 km · 2.5 300 Tdi
Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0 16VBest 0–100 km/h14.7 s · 2.4 TD4
Top speed170 km/hTop speed145 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base / Hard Top
Items in the base trim19 · BaseItems in the base trim17 · Base / Hard Top
Items in the top trim32 · EXItems in the top trim31 · Adventure
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats✓5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights—Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 2
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS✓ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior4 · 4
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels—
Tow Hitch✓Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox—Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

Length: Land Rover Defender (classic) 4,599 mm, Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm (a 259 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,794 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 1,035 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

The most frugal Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) uses 8.9 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Land Rover Defender (classic) 10.5 l/100 km (2.5 300 Tdi).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Defender (classic)?

The strongest Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) makes 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Land Rover Defender (classic) 90 kW (122 hp) (2.5 Td5).

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