Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

1993–2004 vs 1997–2006 · SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door vs SUV 5-door

In short

Length: Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm, Freelander (L314) 4,438 mm — a 10 cm difference.
Boot: Sportage I (JA/NB) 380 l, Freelander (L314) 755 l.
Lowest consumption: Sportage I (JA/NB) 8.9 l/100 km, Freelander (L314) 7.9 l/100 km.
Power: Sportage I (JA/NB) 46–95 kW, Freelander (L314) 72–130 kW.
Standard equipment: Sportage I (JA/NB) 19 items (Base), Freelander (L314) 20 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004 · 8 engines · Base, LX, EXSpecifications →Listings →

Land Rover Freelander (L314)1997–2006 · 4 engines · S, GS, ESSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Kia Sportage I (JA/NB)1993–2004no listings	Land Rover Freelander (L314)1997–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,135 mm–4,340 mm	Length4,438 mm
Width	Width1,730 mm–1,735 mm	Width1,809 mm
Height	Height1,650 mm	Height1,770 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,360 mm–2,650 mm	Wheelbase2,557 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance195 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance200 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l	Trunk volume755 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,450 kg–1,620 kg	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,660 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l–60 l	Fuel tank59 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1993–2004	Production years1997–2006
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door	Body typeSUV 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines4
Power	Power46–95 kW (63–129 hp)	Power72–130 kW (98–177 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.0–2.2	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5
Fuel	FuelDiesel, Petrol	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.9 l/100 km · 2.0 TD	Lowest consumption7.9 l/100 km · 2.0 Td4
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0 16V	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 2.5 V6
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsBase · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Base	Items in the base trim20 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim32 · EX	Items in the top trim30 · ES
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
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✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 2
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
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 · Exterior4 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails—	Roof Rails✓
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch✓	Tow Hitch—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

Length: Land Rover Freelander (L314) 4,438 mm, Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) 4,340 mm (a 98 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,557 vs 2,650 mm. Boot: 755 vs 380 l.

Which uses less fuel — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

The most frugal Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) uses 8.9 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Land Rover Freelander (L314) 7.9 l/100 km (2.0 Td4).

Which is more powerful — Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) or Land Rover Freelander (L314)?

The strongest Kia Sportage I (JA/NB) makes 95 kW (129 hp) (2.0 16V); the strongest Land Rover Freelander (L314) 130 kW (177 hp) (2.5 V6).

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